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Background Check Compliance After Automatic Expungement

Will Michigan businesses need to adjust their efforts for background check compliance? See what a new expungement process means for employers in the state.

By Michael Klazema | 04/21/2023

School and Education

Indiana Bill Could Enforce New Restrictions Based on School Employee Background Checks

A significant change could be coming to school employee background checks in Indiana. A newly passed bill would expand the number of disqualifying convictions.

By Michael Klazema | 04/21/2023

Compliance and Legislation

Will You See a Sealed Record or Expungement on a Background Check?

When an individual successfully petitions for a criminal record expungement, will background checks continue to show that conviction? See what happens.

By Michael Klazema | 04/17/2023

Transportation

Why Bus Contractors Must Use Comprehensive Driver Background Checks

School districts nationwide continue to face bus driver shortages, and recruitment is difficult, but driver background checks remain critically important.

By Michael Klazema | 04/17/2023

Compliance and Legislation

Will Background Checks in California Stop?

Is California about to create a background check compliance headache for employers? A new bill could ban almost all employment background checks.

By Michael Klazema | 04/12/2023

School and Education

The Importance of Extending the Criminal Background Check for Schools

A criminal background check for schools must go beyond hiring. For enhanced safety and oversight today, ongoing monitoring continues to grow in importance.

By Michael Klazema | 04/6/2023

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School and Education

School Chaperone Background Check Rules and Best Practices

Not every school chaperone has a background check, but parents may appreciate it if they do. Review why and how schools should make field trips safer.

By Michael Klazema | 03/31/2023

Criminal Background Checks

The Criminal Background Check is Only Getting More Important

As regulations change nationwide, is the criminal background check still important? Yes—absolutely. See why vetting is still vital for employers and landlords.

By Michael Klazema | 03/29/2023

Drug Screening

How Long Does Background Check and Drug Screening Take?

When you need to do a background check and a drug screening on a job candidate, how long will the process usually take? Explore an estimate here.

By Michael Klazema | 03/29/2023

Background Checks for Employers

What Employers Should Know About AI in Recruiting

Will AI in recruiting be a complete game-changer, or will it spur a flurry of new regulatory actions? Learn about the latest developments in this space.

By Michael Klazema | 03/27/2023

Compliance and Legislation

Criminal Background Checks & Second Chance Policy Roundup

Are more limits on criminal background checks coming this year? Explore our round-up of the latest "Second Chance" actions nationwide.

By Michael Klazema | 03/27/2023

Child Care

Is a Child Care Background Check Required?

When you run an organization providing child care, is a background check a requirement for employees? Yes, they are required. Find out why and learn more.

By Michael Klazema | 03/13/2023

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Latest Updates on Background Checks Industry Trends, Laws & Regulations

Background Check Compliance After Automatic Expungement

Indiana Bill Could Enforce New Restrictions Based on School Employee Background Checks

Will You See a Sealed Record or Expungement on a Background Check?

Why Bus Contractors Must Use Comprehensive Driver Background Checks

Will Background Checks in California Stop?

The Importance of Extending the Criminal Background Check for Schools

#1 criminal conviction database with more than 650 million criminal records

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School Chaperone Background Check Rules and Best Practices

The Criminal Background Check is Only Getting More Important

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What Employers Should Know About AI in Recruiting

Criminal Background Checks & Second Chance Policy Roundup

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