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Learn About Employment Background Checks

How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?

Background checks look for different results and cover different lengths of time. Learn about the length of history that can be checked legally and used compliantly.
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How To Prepare For An Employment Background Check

Are you applying for a job? Prepare for a background check by gathering key information and planning how you might explain issues such as a criminal record.
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How Long Does a Background Check Take?

Every candidate’s history is different, and there are different turnaround times for different types of background checks. Some can take a few hours, or a few days, and sometimes longer.
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How Do I Dispute An Employment Background Check?

Background checks play an important role in the hiring process. That’s why it’s critical to look for any mistakes or incomplete information in your background check results.
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GoodHire is sharing information about new background screening laws that are now in effect in 2022.

11 New Background Screening Laws to Know for Hiring in 2022

Start the new year with our quick roundup of new legislation regulating employment background screenings. Find out whether these 11 new federal, state and local laws impact your hiring in 2022 and find out what you need to know to stay compliant.
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FCRA Compliance: What You Really Need to Know

What does adverse action mean in hiring? Learn the steps employers must follow when taking adverse action, and the rights of job candidates who receive adverse action notices.
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Know Your Background Check Rights

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Summary Of Your Rights Under FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act)

Discover what rights the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives job candidates and employees when it comes to the background check process.
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What Reference Check Questions Can Employers Ask?

Discover typical reference check questions and types of questions employers can legally ask their candidate’s professional references.
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Ban the Box

Ban-the-box laws are on the rise and failing to comply can mean costly fines. Learn which states ban the box and how to adjust your hiring process to stay compliant.
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What Employers and Candidates Need to Know About Adverse Action Notices

What does adverse action mean in hiring? Learn the steps employers must follow when taking adverse action, and the rights of job candidates who receive adverse action notices.
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A non-profit organization that publishes resources related to reentry and sponsors the National Reentry Resource Center.

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Disclaimer

The resources provided here are for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. If you have questions regarding your background check or a particular record we advise you consult legal counsel.

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