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If you're getting a job in California, a law called the Read More

Not in most cases. Read More

Whether individuals are hired, promoted, retained or allowed to volunteer often depends on information revealed in a background check. Companies conduct background checks on prospective employees and volunteers for many reasons including

The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) is a California law that requires Read More

You can take steps to prepare for an employee background check before you apply for a new job. By doing so, you could reduce the chance of being surprised by inaccurate or forgotten information that could show up during the background check process.

In California, criminal histories (rap sheets) compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record. Only certain employers such as public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and child care facilities have access to this information.

They shouldn’t, but definitions of expungement vary from state to state. The records might not completely disappear and might still be available to law enforcement. Read More

Yes, tenant screening companies can interview people who know you, such as neighbors, former employers or landlords.