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The EEOC rescinded its 2012 guidance on arrest and conviction records.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.