Do you cringe when a company requires a background check? Do you worry that your less-than-stellar credit might cost you ...

A recent lawsuit raises questions and caveats to the FCRA rule that grants job applicants a right to dispute the accuracy of background checks before an employer rescinds a job offer. Opinions ...

Credit checks are not allowed in some areas. States where employer credit checks are not allowed or are only allowed in a limited capacity include California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, ...

Job-seekers beware — whether you're applying to do maintenance work in Denver, telephone tech support in Littleton, plumbing in Fort Collins, work as a home care aide in Aurora, or even just scoop ...

Background checks help employers build safe, reliable, and trustworthy teams, but only when performed carefully and ...

It may take more to get a job in this economy than just experience. In most states, including Pennsylvania, it’s not against the law companies to do credit checks on job applicants. It may take more ...

Q: I just accepted a role and the “fine print” in the offer letter states that the offer is “contingent upon the completion of a successful background check.” This was mentioned early on during the ...

So some companies are reducing hiring requirements – like drug testing, background checks and the amount of experience and education wanted. When Bob Camire started working at New England Document ...

Companies doing background checks on job seekers who've applied to work for them is not something new, but with social media now so ingrained in everyday life, even the comments you leave are up for ...