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Check on the Checking: FCRA Requirements on Employee Background Checks

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) may not be the first employment law that comes to mind when an employer wants to reduce legal risks and ...

New Ban The Box Bills In 2026 Aim To Delay Criminal Record Checks

New Ban the Box bills in NY, KY, MS, and OK aim to delay criminal history screening. Here’s how 2026 could shift compliance ...
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8 best background check sites of February 2026

Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services ...
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KBI director urges mandatory background checks for school employees to fill public safety gaps

Mattivi urged approval of a bill that would require state and national fingerprint-based criminal history background checks ...
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N.J. nursing homes failed to conduct criminal background checks of employees, say feds

New Jersey nursing homes are required to conduct criminal background checks before hiring employees who provide care for their residents. Not all do, a new federal report found. The inspector general ...
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New York State to Prohibit Employers From Conducting Most Credit Checks

New York State recently amended its Fair Credit Reporting Act to further restrict the use of consumer credit history in employment decisions.
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Skipping background checks is a risk no founder can afford. Here's the threat you might not see coming

Trust is an inherent part of our human nature; we tend to see and believe the best in others. However, when you discover that an employee intentionally withheld crucial information, such as a criminal ...