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

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Learn About Employment Background Checks

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

An employment background check can seem intimidating. At GoodHire, we make the process as easy and transparent as possible. Here’s how to prepare for a background check.

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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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Criminal Background Checks: What You Need To Know

Get an overview of what a criminal background check is, what shows up, and how they’re used as part of a fair, compliant employment screening process.

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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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Know Your Background Check Rights

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

Job candidates have rights during the employment background check process. The federal FCRA and “A Summary of Your Rights” document clearly lays them out.

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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 affect both employers and job applicants, and more jurisdictions are passing them. Learn which states ban the box and how fair chance laws impact the hiring process.

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What Employers and Candidates Need to Know About Adverse Action Notices

What happens when an employer decides not to hire? Find out what employer’s responsibilities are when following adverse action, and the rights of candidates who receive adverse action notices.

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Organizations Supporting Candidate Rights

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.

Visit our Candidate Help Center for more answers
to your background check questions.

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Candidate Resource Center

Learn About Employment Background Checks

Know Your Background Check Rights

Organizations Supporting Candidate Rights

Federal Trade Commission

National Employment Law Project

CSG Justice Center

Visit our Candidate Help Center for more answers to your background check questions.

Visit our Candidate Help Center for more answers
to your background check questions.