Background Checks

New and Updated

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  FAQs

  What privacy rights does a job applicant have under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?

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  FAQs

  Are there special limits in running credit checks on independent contractors?

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  FAQs

  May an employer ask about a job applicant's arrest record?

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  FAQs

  When can HR use criminal records in the hiring process?

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  FAQs

  What if a job applicant lies on an application about their criminal record?

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  FAQs

  What is "ban the box" legislation?

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  FAQs

  Are there differences in how employers can handle arrests and convictions for a job applicant?

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  Tasks

  Determine When to Conduct a Criminal Background Check on a Job Applicant