WASHINGTON (AP) -- Is an arrest in a barroom brawl 20 years ago a job disqualifier? Not necessarily, the government said Wednesday in new guidelines on how employers can avoid running afoul of laws ...

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

Modernization of the federal employee background check system has been marked by costly, years-long delays; however, new leadership at the agency tasked with the overhaul said they have made progress ...

Any new city employees will be required to pay for and provide a clear criminal background check as a condition of employment. The new policy was approved unanimously by City Council at Thursday’s ...

Explore how background checks play a crucial role throughout the entire employee lifecycle, from hiring to retirement. Learn how they mitigate risk, ensure compliance, and build a trustworthy ...

The last several months have seen progress in the over-budget, years-delayed effort to overhaul the federal-employee background-check system, officials with the lead agency say. Workers in national ...

Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media ...

Jonathan Clayton’s role in a grant awarded to the Mullinville Community Foundation has come under scrutiny. Neil Nakahodo The Kansas City Star Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power ...

Albany- There is no universal policy on criminal background checks for The University System of Georgia employees, but that could soon change. Chancellor Erroll Davis has been questioning University ...

The Office of the Inspector General of Montgomery County found that nearly half of Montgomery County Public Schools’ employees had outdated criminal history checks, according to a review of the school ...