Sometimes incorrect information shows up on a background check, and in some cases, you can take the dispute to court, especially if it costs you a job.

How thorough are background checks for reality TV contestants and why didn’t the criminal history for Ryan Jenkins come up before he went on Megan Wants a Millionaire?

Hair drug testing is considered one of the more thorough methods, as part of a strand of hair can show up to six months’ worth of drug use.

Doing a drug test in schools and workplaces isn’t always clear cut, but a company or school can develop a clear drug testing policy to prevent any questions or discrepancies.

Is refusing to hire candidates with poor credit after a background check discrimination? While banks and other corporations get bailed out, what should happen to the unemployed and those in financial trouble?

Fingerprinting is a common policy at many banks for check cashing, but does this violate privacy and what happens to the fingerprinted checks?

Should solicitors complete a background check before going to the street? One WA town thinks this will cut down on break ins.

Many background checks for a full criminal history involve fingerprinting, and the fingerprints are looked up on FBI and CJIS databases to check to criminal records in all states.