Conducting a self background check can identify problem areas way before potential employers or landlords search you up.

For organizations that conduct background checks, 2025 was not just about tracking new laws. It was about rethinking how ...

New Ban the Box bills in NY, KY, MS, and OK aim to delay criminal history screening. Here’s how 2026 could shift compliance ...

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go? Background checks can vary depending on several factors. Generally, they may look back anywhere from seven to ten years, but this isn’t a hard rule. The ...

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Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, described a high school wrestling coach, a paraprofessional, a ...

A background check can sink a job offer if prospective employers don’t like what they see. While they can request to have a lot of information about a job candidate’s past included in such a report, ...

State auditors found that the Maryland State Department of Education failed to adequately oversee hiring and background ...

Program directors and administrators are responsible for ensuring compliance with the background checks requirement of the Minors at Northwestern Policy. Once a program director or administrator ...