Background checks are a standard part of employment procedures, but when are they too large of a factor in hiring?

More children are becoming victims of identity theft — by their parents. Most, however, aren’t aware, until they have a background check in adulthood.

More companies are using pre-employment background checks in hiring procedures, especially to make a final decision about a candidate.

Are credit checks in background screening for employment a local or national issue? Some states have already passed legislation to limit credit checks in employment.

Various churches in Dayton are supporting the bill to require background checks for gun show attendees.

Getting your background screened — even your credit — in a case by NASA employees made it to the US Supreme Court recently.

Having bad credit can be a cycle that never ends with employment, and some states are putting bans on credit checks for employment.

Companies have their reasons for conducting background checks, as well as credit checks, for potential and current employees.

Often, inaccurate information on a background check is the result of identity theft, and here are some ways for going about fixing identity theft on a background check.

Identity theft has become a common crime, and one way to find out if your identity has been stolen is by doing a self background check.