Background checks are a common part of many employers’ onboarding and hiring process. And background checks are becoming more common for other purposes, such as securing housing or purchasing firearms. And while many individuals who undergo a background check are prepared for the process of analyzing their criminal history or employment history, far fewer are…
Background checks are a standard part of hiring for many companies, and they are increasingly used for housing applications and when purchasing firearms. As these checks become more routine, any person’s odds of going through a background check increase. And while the process can make one nervous, especially if they have never gone through one…
A recent survey found that the vast majority of employers (92%) conduct employment background screening. However, some do not include a criminal background check, and many employers also fail to conduct any follow-up criminal background checks after hiring. If your company fits into one of these categories, it is worth paying some attention to the…
Background checks are becoming more common for many reasons. And while we often hear about background checks being used for employment, rental background checks are also growing in popularity. The reality is that landlords often have difficulty finding reliable tenants who care for the property and pay rent on time every month. And renting to…
Criminal background checks are becoming a standard part of the hiring process. Nearly all – 96% – of companies conduct background checks as a part of the hiring process. While some employers conduct annual criminal background checks, it is not as common. However, it is legal under most circumstances. The key thing to remember is…
The thought of going through a background check is nerve-wracking for anyone. But it can be especially stressful for individuals who have felony convictions on their record. Even if the record was expunged, you may be uncertain what the employer could see or what the results of a criminal background check may show. What is…
Background checks are becoming more common. They currently serve as an employer’s primary means to secure information about potential employees from sources other than the applicant themselves. This process also allows the employer to determine whether the applicant may be unqualified for a position due to a criminal conviction, motor vehicle violations, poor credit history,…
The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducts background checks on people who want to own a firearm or explosive, as required by law. Because this system is different from standard criminal background checks, there is a lot of interest in understanding how NICS works. What is the National Instant Criminal Background Check System?…
Criminal actions that result in felony and misdemeanor convictions can impact a person’s life for years to come. As a result, clean slate laws are becoming more common as lawmakers and criminal justice advocates try to balance accountability for past criminal actions with a desire to help rehabilitation. There are two sides to the argument…
Fair hiring laws are often referred to as ‘Ban-the-Box’ or fair-chance hiring laws. These laws require employers to remove questions on job applications that ask whether the candidate has ever been convicted of a crime. These questions frequently only have a yes or no option and do not allow the applicant to provide any additional…