Why Some Background Information Is Becoming Harder to Find
New privacy and record-sealing laws in California and Virginia mean a database search tells less of the story. Here is what that means.
Virginia’s Clean Slate Law: What Employers Need to Know
Virginia’s Clean Slate Law took effect July 1, 2026. Here is how record sealing affects background checks and investigations.
Court Records vs. Commercial Databases: Why Every Database Hit Is Only a Lead
Commercial databases are secondhand copies of courthouse data. Here is why investigations should verify every database hit at the source.
The EEOC Rescinds Its 2012 Arrest and Conviction Guidance: What Changed and What Didn’t
The EEOC rescinded its 2012 guidance on arrest and conviction records. Here is what changed for employers and what remains in place.
Georgia’s First Offender Act: Mandatory Sealing Is Now in Effect
Georgia’s amended First Offender Act now requires courts to restrict and seal qualifying records. What employers should expect on background checks.
Finding the Full Insurance Picture: Coverage Investigations and Hidden Policies
The first policy found is rarely the whole story. How coverage investigations identify umbrella, excess, and other available insurance.
Individualized Assessment: What It Means and Why It Matters
When a background check shows a criminal record, an individualized assessment helps employers make fair, consistent, defensible decisions.
Verified at the Source: Why It Matters for Hiring
Why database hits should be confirmed against the original court record, and what a 2026 Eighth Circuit decision shows about documented procedures.
Skip Tracing Beyond Google: How Professional Locates Really Work
Why a name and a search engine rarely produce a reliable address, and how professional locate investigations find and verify people.
7 Mistakes Employers Make When Ordering Background Checks
Seven common background check mistakes that create compliance risk for employers, and how to avoid them.