Latest Updates on Background Checks Industry Trends, Laws & Regulations

Compliance and Legislation

Georgia Senate Votes in Favor of New Expungement Bill

Expungement could soon be considerably easier for Georgia citizens. A bill recently passed by the Georgia State Senate would expand the circumstances under

Background Checks for Employers

What Employers Need to Do: Background Checks

It’s a question that virtually every employer has asked at one point or another: what do I need to do regarding employee background checks? Designing an ef

Background Checks for Employers

Should Studios Be Able to Perform Background Checks on Actors?

Even if film studios don’t order criminal history screenings or other formal employee background checks for their actors, most will consider an actor’s his

Compliance and Legislation

Acceptance Grows for "Clean Slate" Approach to Criminal Records

Even if it only contains misdemeanors, a criminal record can be a critical barrier to housing, employment, and many other essential services for individual

Government

Does Border Patrol Do a Background Check When Crossing?

When travelling, considering your criminal record is not usually on your pre-departure checklist. However, if you are crossing the border out of or back in

Construction, Manufacturing and Contractors

Do Consulting Companies Do Background Checks?

What should you expect from the background checks at consulting companies? The answer will vary depending on the business. “Consulting firm,” “consulting c

Credit Checks

Responsible Credit Checks Are an Invaluable Resource for Hiring

As an employer, how can you reasonably gauge how likely it is that someone will commit fraud against your business? Companies lose millions of dollars per

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.