Background Checks Can Aid Families in Screening Help, But There Are Caveats

Wondering if your doctor has a clean record? Scared that your nanny has a shady past? Suspicious of the housekeeper? Background-screening companies have long helped large employers use criminal history and other checks to weed out undesirables, but now some firms are marketing to families. Consumer groups and background-searchers themselves say to know what you’re buying, and don’t rely too heavily on the report. Read More