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      Candidate Resource Center

      Simple answers to your questions about background checks. For questions about your GoodHire background check, visit our Candidate Help Center.

      Candidate Resources

      Learn About Employment Background Checks

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      Background Checks: How Far Back Do They 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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      What Shows Up on a Background Check?

      Find out what shows up on a criminal background check, as well as other types of checks like fingerprint, FBI, and Level 2 background checks. We’ve also compiled more FAQs about what shows up.
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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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      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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      Federal Trade Commission

      An enforcer of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the FTC is a government agency that helps to protect consumers.

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      National Employment Law Project

      NELP fights to support policies that help to expand work opportunities for everyone, and works with community organizations on advocacy campaigns.

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      CSG Justice Center

      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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