Employment Background

• Can employers take my financial records from a background check into consideration when evaluating my employment application?

  ...pective employee, but requires the employer get the job applicant’s signed permission first. Background checks commonly contain all information available on a consumer credit report, which incl...

• Can I access my own criminal and employment records that would show up on a background check?

  Yes, you are permitted to obtain the same information from a background check that an employer or anyone else would be able to obtain. Criminal records can be obtained through various governmental ag...

• If I am terminated from my employment as the result of incorrect information from a background check and that information is corrected, will I be re-instated?

  There is no definitive answer to the question of whether you can get your old job back if you are terminated due to inaccurate information in a background check because a number of factors can come to...

• What is a background check?

  ...istory, criminal history, and driving history. Background checks have become commonplace in many ...und checks contain health and treatment history. Employment background checks contain job titles, d...

• Who can order a background check?

  Your background, particularly your criminal history background, if you have one, is not private information. It is a matter of public record, so the short answer is that anyone can order a background...

• How long does a background check typically take?

  A background check can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days to even longer, depending on the type of background check being conducted. Typically, consumer reports take just a few minutes to...

• What is the most thorough type of background check between county-wide, state-wide and nation-wide?

  ...l databases, in the United States and abroad. Background checks are being used by more and more ...nties where the person lived and attended school. Employment verifications are investigated over the...

• What are my options for receiving background check information? (Phone, email, online access, mail, fax, etc.)

  Your options for receiving background check information vary depending on the type of background check you are conducting. Many companies offer instant background checks online for consumer credit bac...

• How do I perform a background check on an individual?

  To perform a background check on an individual, you will first need permission if you are an employer screening a job candidate or a creditor screening an applicant, among others.With authorization, y...

• What information do I need about an individual to conduct a background check on them?

  ...k on yourself or someone else, obtain a background report today by submitting your request online. Background checks are fast and easy and can get you the information you’re looking for.

• Will previous litigation brought against an ex-employer show up when conducting a background check?

  That depends on the type of background check being conducted. No lawsuits that you’ve initiated appear on criminal background checks or consumer credit reports, which are the common background ...

• What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act affect concerning a background check?

  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) outlines national laws consumer reporting agencies must follow when providing background check information to employers. The FCRA also defines the standards emplo...

• Do I need to obtain a release from a potential employee before running a background check?

  Generally, you are required to obtain written permission from job applicants, contractors, employees or volunteers before you can run background checks. The federal law that pertains to employment scr...

• Are background checks available for minors?

  There is no law that prevents you from learning about a minor that works for your business. In general, you should be able to run background checks on minors; however, the availability of juvenile re...

• What if I want to conduct a background check further back than seven years?

  You can conduct a background check further back than seven years for items such as previous employment, personal references and in some states, criminal records. However, federal law forbids credit b...

• Will a bankruptcy show up on a background check?

  Yes, a bankruptcy will show up on a background check. Bankruptcies appear on a consumer’s credit report for a maximum of 10 years. However, federal law prohibits employers from making an adver...

• Can I perform a background check on someone without a social security number?

  Yes, you can perform a background check without a social security number. But you will need to have some other identifiers, such as the person’s name and birth date. Most public records backgrou...

• Can I perform a background check on a public figure or official?

  There is no law that prevents you from performing a background check on a public figure or official. However, you are subject to the same federal and state laws that apply to a background check on ave...

• How far back does a background check typically go?

  Most items in a background check go back as far as seven years. Bankruptcies appear on your consumer report for 10 years, and in some states, criminal records are indefinite. You can conduct a bac...

• What should I do if I feel an employer may have used background check information illegally when determining my candidacy?

  An employer must get your written permission in order to conduct a background check. If your permission is not obtained in writing, any information uncovered by the investigation is deemed to have be...