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

A New Hampshire school district has flaws in its backgroud check policy, including not examining criminal histories carefully for each candidate.

Diploma mills are becoming more common for advanced degrees but can you spot a degree from one in a background check?

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

Iowa is experiencing a backlog in background checks for care-giving positions, which has resulted in some criminals ending up in these positions while their backgrounds are in the process of being examined.

In Florida, more extensive background checks will soon become the norm for caregivers, who won’t be able to start work unless they have a clean background.

Be careful with your social media presence — it just may come up in your next pre-employment background check.

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.

While criminals can’t be banned from employment, many companies face hiring issues when it comes to job-related crimes, as seen in this article about CDOT.

Background checks in certain school districts are required for full-time and volunteer employees, as responsibilities and job duties aren’t significantly different.