Latest News about Background Checks (page 2)

Criminal Background Check Shortcomings in Gig Apps Persist

There are surprising risks to using gig workers for pet sitting. See how Rover’s criminal background check may come up short.

Background Check Compliance and Regulation in Finance

Unravel the many complexities and discover how to manage all primary laws about background check compliance and regulation in finance.

New York Clean Slate Law Signed, Bringing Big Changes

Now signed into law, New York Clean Slate rules will go into effect in 2024. Find out how they may soon begin to impact the hiring process.

Idaho Rolls Out Update to Criminal Background Check System

Idaho recently completed a years-long effort to overhaul a significant criminal background check system from 2004. Find out how this affects you.

VT Sports Betting Background Check Compliance and Regulation

Changes in Vermont gambling laws have meen background check compliance and regulation adjustments. See what sports book operators need to do.

Thorough Multi-state Criminal Background Checks Matter

In Indiana, a man accused of murder had pending charges on his record—but seemingly passed a background check regardless. Learn more about this troubling case.

Which Direct Court Searches Should I Add to My Multi-jurisdictional Criminal Database Search?

It takes time for courts to feed information into state repositories. Consequently, a multi-jurisdictional search may not always include the most recent records, such as newly filed felony charges.

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How Do We Invite Employees to Run a Self-Ordered Background Check?

The applicant self-entry program is a simple way to streamline your process for ordering background checks by sharing the responsibility to enter the search criteria for the background check with job ...

How Does a County Courthouse Database Search Differ From a Multi-Jurisdictional Database?

Should you order a multi-jurisdictional criminal database search or focus on the counties where a candidate has lived? Explore your options here.