Use of Credit Records Grows in Screening Job Applicants

Employment professionals say companies are screening applicants’ backgrounds more often and more thoroughly than ever. The vetting can include credit checks on how much candidates owe and how faithfully they have repaid their debts - information that many people assume only lenders consider. Read More

Senate approves background checks on carnival workers

Convicted sex workers would be banned from being carnival workers in Illinois under a plan that’s cleared half the state Legislature. The Illinois Senate voted 40-15 to require state-issued identification cards for carnival ride operators to work here and background checks for all carnival workers. Read More

What will an employer check on your background check

Why do employers want to check your background? It could be for one of several reasons. If government security clearances are required for the job you are interviewing for, a background check may be required. The employer may want to make sure you are telling the truth. Read More

AAU mulls background checks

The National Amateur Athletic Union is taking steps toward conducting criminal background checks on its 65,000 coaches and volunteers after discovering some have committed crimes including murder, incest, delivering drugs and theft. Read More