
Real Estate
Avoiding Common Tenant Scams: What Can Landlords Do?
Everyone deserves a safe place to live, but some "tenants" seek to game the system for their own gain. What should landlords do to protect against scams?
Real Estate
Everyone deserves a safe place to live, but some "tenants" seek to game the system for their own gain. What should landlords do to protect against scams?
FCRA Compliance
The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs many things, from background checks to credit reports, but where does state law come into play? Learn the key difference.
Drug Screening
A volunteer football coach was fired for voluntarily disclosing past drug convictions. What are some of the key takeaways from the ensuing controversy?
Drug Screening
Do you know the different drug testing laws by state? Use this guide to determine which laws and regulations to follow when screening for drug use.
Driving Records
What does a driver background check involve, and why is it so important? See what information you can uncover to make smarter, safer hiring choices.
School and Education
In education, due diligence must extend beyond background checks for schools, incorporating an evolving set of procedures and guidelines. Why is it so important?
Misdemeanors
Do misdemeanors appear on a background check? What happens if you expect to find such a conviction, but the report doesn't include one? See why that might be.
Transportation
Background checks are an essential part of the hiring process in the transport industry, especially when hiring truck drivers. We discuss seven things you need to keep in mind during the process.
Drug Screening
Some federal jobs require security clearances and deeper background checks. Marijuana & pre-employment drug tests have a big impact on this process.
Drug Screening
Many youth organizations rely on volunteers to perform staff functions without straining a nonprofit's budget. New laws in California aim to ensure better safety for children under volunteer supervision.
Staffing
Many employers still use marijuana and pre-employment drug tests, but laws continue to change. Our Learning Center guide helps get you up to speed.
FCRA Compliance
Is your business taking the proper steps when you decline an applicant based on a background check? See what you need to know about "adverse action" notices today.
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