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Practical guidance for employers, staffing firms, and HR professionals managing background screening and compliance.

Verifications

Reference Checks vs. Employment Verifications: What’s the Difference?

Are employment verifications and reference checks the same thing? Not quite. Learn the key differences, what information each provides, and…

Drug Testing

Dilute, Non-Negative, and Cancelled Drug Test Results

Why drug test results are not always immediate, and what the terms "dilute", "non-negative", and "cancelled" mean.

Compliance

Can You Dispute a Background Check?

If your background check contains an error, you have the right to dispute it. Here is how the process works.

Compliance

Do Employers Need Permission to Run a Background Check?

When is your authorization required and how the FCRA disclosure rules apply.

Compliance

AI Screening Tools and the FCRA

How AI hiring tools may trigger FCRA obligations and employer compliance.

Background Checks

Does a Credit Report Show Up on a Background Check?

When can an employer request a credit check and what the law allows.

Verifications

Employment Verifications Explained

How employment verifications work, what employers verify, and more about The Work Number.

Verifications

Education Verifications Explained

How education verifications work, what employers confirm, and why credentials matter in hiring.

Criminal Records

What is a Disposition?

What is a criminal case disposition on a background check and why it matters in hiring decisions.

These articles are provided for general informational purposes only and are not intended as legal advice. Employers should consult qualified legal counsel regarding their specific compliance obligations under the FCRA and applicable state or local laws.

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