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What Kind of Background Checks Do Firefighters Face

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What Kind of Background Checks Do Firefighters Face

Being a firefighter involves a lot of responsibility. The decisions involved in this job are often matters of life or death—for others and for yourself. Be

City of Spokane Enacts Fair Chance Ordinance

Compliance and Legislation, background check, Criminal History

City of Spokane Enacts Fair Chance Ordinance

On November 27, 2017, the City of Spokane City Council passed a new ordinance that prohibits private sector employers from requesting and considering crimi

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How a DOT Background Check Works

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How a DOT Background Check Works

The Department of Transportation mandates specific hiring practices. Learn the elements of the DOT background check to see how it works.

What to Do When You Fail a Background Check

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What to Do When You Fail a Background Check

If you fail a background check, an employer must give notice of adverse action. Consider your next steps, your rights, and why you might've failed.

How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?

Questions and Answers, employee background checks, FCRA, Criminal History

How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?

The type of background check will influence the timeline. Employers typically have no limit to how far back they can or will go when checking education or

Texas Police Arrest Fugitive with History of Fake Names

Industry News, criminal background check, Texas

Texas Police Arrest Fugitive with History of Fake Names

Police say Hanson regularly went by at least three different aliases. He sports a rap sheet that stretches back to an arson conviction in 1995.  At the tim

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