Latest Updates on Background Checks Industry Trends, Laws & Regulations

Compliance and Legislation

What You Need to Know about EEOC Lawsuits

When conducting background checks and making decisions based on criminal history, employers must be familiar with guidance issued by the Equal Employment O

Criminal Background Checks

What Does It Mean to Pass a Criminal Background Check?

Many businesses, on their job postings or employment listings, will say: “Candidates will be required to pass background checks before they can be hired.”

Compliance and Legislation

Pathways to Expungement for Minor Crimes Expand Further

As even more states choose to fully legalize marijuana, the legacy of its illicit status continues to be a source of strife for offenders. With many states

Background Checks for Employers

Macy's

The roots of the Macy’s department store chain extend to the 1840s when Rowland Hussey Macy first got into the retail business. The original Macy’s store,

The Kroger Background Check: What to Know When Applying

A background check will likely be done when you apply to work at Kroger. Job applicants must pass a criminal history check before hiring.

Criminal Background Checks

Understanding our background check reports

A criminal record is a record of a person's criminal history. Find information about a person’s criminal conviction records based on the search criteria you enter.

Misdemeanors

What Is a Misdemeanor? A Definition and Insights

Misdemeanors are crimes less serious than felonies that usually carry less than a 1 year jail term. Misdemeanors appear on background checks.

Verifications

Identity Verification

For your protection, identity verification is required for all criminal background check and driving record report orders. Instant access to the reports is contingent on your ability pass our online identity verification. Learn more how it works and the requirements.

Drug Screening

Should You Drug Test or Background Check First?

Timing matters in screening. When you can use a drug test or background check might depend on your state –read on for some important timing tips.

FCRA Compliance

The Gilberg Decision: What a Recent Court Case Reminds Us about the FCRA

Background check lawsuits have increased in number over the past ten years. According to CBS News, background check companies and employers have paid more

Real Estate

The Debate about Tenant Background Checks

Should landlords be free to run tenant background checks and make decisions based on details such as criminal history? This question is at the center of a

Criminal Background Checks

How Much Does a Criminal Background Check Cost

If you are conducting a criminal background check—whether on yourself or a prospective employee—one of your top questions is probably, “how much does a cri