The Reference Check: Everything You Need To Know
Learn what reference checks are, how they stand apart from other background checks, their potential advantages and challenges, and some common types of questions employers ask.
New Hampshire Background Checks
What are New Hampshire employment background check laws?
We update this overview of New Hampshire background check laws and ban-the-box rules often. But laws change quickly, and we cannot guarantee all information is current. Always consult your attorney for legal advice.
- FCRA
- District Laws
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
In order to set a standard for hiring policies, the federal government created the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, which monitors and protects both employers and job candidates.
State Laws
359-B:5 – Obsolete Information
Our Take: Background checks cannot include criminal information that is older than 7 years, unless the consumer report is used in connection with: (1) a credit transaction that involves or is expected to involve $50,000 or more; or (2) a life insurance policy of $50,000 or more; or (3) the employment of an applicant whose annual salary will equal or is expected to equal $20,000 or more.
