Credit can be part of a background check, and a good credit score is almost always important for financial and executive-level occupations, but how important is it for every other candidate and what are a candidate’s rights regarding credit?

Drug tests don’t only apply to pre-employment screenings, and, in California, possible drug screening may be required for welfare recipients.

Drug tests are often one part of a background check, but should they be legal for certain occupations? A recent news items brings up this issue over requiring pre-employment drug tests.

Honesty is an important part of a job application, as any background check will reveal important past information regarding criminal history, as in the recent case of Tony Cole.

As background checks are almost an employment requirement, is it ethical to not run background checks on candidates who could be working with the disabled?

In California, a background check may be required for all social workers employed with the state, according to a news article, as almost seven percent of current employees have a criminal record.

Background checks are one aspect needed to rent an apartment, and a renter’s background check examines tenant, employment, and credit history.

Background checks are used outside of employment, and background screening and investigation, including credit history, are used to rent an apartment and apply for a loan.