INSIGHTS & RESOURCES
Expert guidance on background screening, compliance, hiring best practices, and industry news.
A plain-English FCRA primer for employers: what counts as a consumer report, the standalone disclosure, written authorization, your certification to the CRA, and what a consumer reporting agency is responsible for.
County, statewide, federal and national database criminal searches each cover different records. Learn what each one finds, what it misses and when employers should use it.
What Texas employers need to know about background checks: the Texas 7-year reporting limit and its $75,000 salary exception, the status of Austin's fair chance ordinance, DPS criminal history records, nondisclosure orders and negligent hiring.
Who needs DOT drug and alcohol testing, the six FMCSA test types, the 5-panel DOT drug test, and how pre-employment and annual FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries work under 49 CFR parts 40 and 382.
A plain-English guide to employment drug testing: lab-based vs. instant tests, when to use random testing, how DOT tests differ from non-DOT tests, specimen types, and what 5-panel and expanded panels cover.
A practical checklist staffing agencies can use to capture each client's background screening requirements at intake: searches, lookback, drug panel, driving, verifications, healthcare checks, rescreening and reporting.
Staffing companies face unique challenges when screening temporary workers. Learn why speed, consistency, client risk protection, and compliance are critical components of effective staffing background checks.
Background check delays can slow down your hiring process and increase your time to hire. Learn practical ways employers can reduce screening turnaround without cutting corners.
Discover why verifying degrees and credentials is crucial for employers, especially when job roles depend on specific educational qualifications. Learn how education verification helps prevent credential fraud and supports confident hiring decisions.
Understanding drug testing types like pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion testing helps employers create a safer workplace. Learn key points to develop an effective employer drug policy.
Not every job requires the same background check. Learn how role-based screening packages help employers tailor employment background checks to fit specific positions and reduce unnecessary steps.
Driving records provide valuable insights into employee drivers’ safety and reliability. Learn why MVR checks are important even when driving is just part of the job.
Healthcare employers face unique risks when hiring staff. Conducting OIG exclusion checks and reviewing sanctions and license-related issues helps protect your organization and ensure compliance.
Volunteer background checks help churches and nonprofits maintain trust, ensure safety, and protect vulnerable populations. Learn why screening is essential and how it supports your mission.
Small businesses need employee screening to reduce hiring risk, but complex packages and high fees can be a barrier. Learn how to get simple, affordable background checks without setup fees or minimums.
Before relying on background check results, employers must confirm the true identity of job applicants. This step helps prevent applicant fraud and supports safer remote hiring.
AI-generated resumes can make candidates look more qualified than they are. Learn how employers can use verification and background screening to reduce hiring risk.
Gig workers, contractors, temporary staff, and freelancers can still create safety, customer, compliance, and reputation risk. Learn how employers should approach contingent workforce background screening.
One bad hire can slow down the entire warehouse operation. Learn why background screening is critical for warehouse safety, efficiency, and profitability.
A single bad hire in trucking costs $50K to $200K in liability, downtime, and safety risks. Learn why comprehensive background screening is essential for fleet safety and profitability.
One bad hire can damage client relationships permanently. Learn how background screening protects your reputation and keeps clients coming back.
In 2026, the FTC and state attorneys general are cracking down on background screening practices with unprecedented intensity. Learn what changed, what it costs employers, and how to stay compliant with evolving FCRA requirements.
California and Michigan birthdate redaction laws are causing background check delays of 4 to 5 days. Learn why PII redaction is spreading, how it affects your hiring timeline, and what strategies keep your screening process on track.
The OIG exclusion list is updated every month, and employing an excluded individual, even unknowingly, can trigger civil penalties, full claim repayment, and loss of Medicare and Medicaid billing privileges. Learn what the standard of care actually requires.
A pre-hire background check only tells you who someone was on day one. Discover why ongoing employee screening services and continuous background screening solutions are the new standard for long-term workforce risk management.
Slow background checks cost employers thousands per month in lost productivity and candidate drop-off. Discover how fast background checks and hiring efficiency go hand in hand, and how a 5-minute employment background check can transform your time-to-hire.
Ban-the-box laws now cover more than 150 cities and 37 states. This employer guide breaks down which states require delayed criminal history inquiries, key penalties, and how to build a compliant hiring process in 2026.
Blanket criminal record exclusion policies can expose your company to EEOC liability. Learn the Green factors, individualized assessment requirements, and how to build a compliant screening policy that protects your business in 2026.
A step-by-step FCRA compliance checklist for high-turnover employers. Covers standalone disclosures, written authorization, 2026 regulatory updates, and the most common violations that lead to costly lawsuits.
