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Do Landlords Do Background Checks?

Real Estate

Do Landlords Do Background Checks?

Background checks are a part of the housing application process for most landlords. From apartment complexes to rental houses, most tenants find that prosp

Background Checks and Diversity

Background Screening 101

Background Checks and Diversity

Background checks—from criminal history checks to resume verification checks to driving record checks—play vital roles in helping employers determine which

Are Background Checks an Invasion of Privacy?

Background Screening 101

Are Background Checks an Invasion of Privacy?

When it comes to the interactions between an employer and their employees, privacy must always be a core tenet of the relationship. Personal romantic relat

Using a Third Party Background Check

Background Screening 101

Using a Third Party Background Check

A third-party background check helps busy employers facing big hiring needs. Speed up your workflows without missing important info.

Ban the Box? Some Municipalities Go the Other Way

Compliance and Legislation

Ban the Box? Some Municipalities Go the Other Way

Providing a path back to employment for formerly incarcerated individuals is a common goal, but not every locale is on board with the sweeping "ban the box

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Are Background Checks Run by State?

Background Screening 101

Are Background Checks Run by State?

One of the common points of confusion around background checks is how geography figures into the equation. Contrary to popular belief, there is not one ove

How Do People Do Background Checks for Freelancers?

Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors

How Do People Do Background Checks for Freelancers?

With the growth of the gig economy, freelancing is becoming more common every year. In 2018, a study conducted by Freelancers Union and Upwork indicated th

Verifications frequently asked questions

Verifications

Verifications frequently asked questions

While the majority of background checks have a focus on uncovering criminal records, some positions require verification of of education, employment and or licensing claims applicants and employees make and backgroundchecks.com can help you verify these claims.

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