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Everything you need to know about background screening
Comprehensive guide covering everything employers need to know about conducting background checks legally and effectively.
Read Guide →Stay compliant with FCRA, EEOC guidelines, and state-specific regulations. Updated regularly with latest legal requirements.
Learn More →Industry best practices for fair chance hiring, reducing bias, and creating effective screening policies for your organization.
Explore →Annual background screening trends, statistics, and insights across various industries and company sizes.
View Reports →Real-world examples of how companies use background checks to improve hiring outcomes and reduce risk.
Read Cases →Expert insights, tips, and updates on background screening, compliance, and hiring trends.
Visit Blog →89% of our criminal background checks are completed within 24 hours. Some searches may take longer depending on courthouse access and record availability.
You'll need the candidate's full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and current address. Additional information may be required for specific searches.
Yes, all our services are fully FCRA compliant. We provide built-in tools and workflows to help you stay compliant throughout the screening process.
Absolutely. You can select individual screenings or choose from our pre-bundled packages based on your industry and position requirements.
We provide a dispute resolution process for candidates. If information is found to be inaccurate, we work quickly to correct the record and notify you of the changes.
Background checks are an essential part of the hiring process, helping employers make informed decisions while maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations.
Criminal Records: Searches federal, state, and county court records for felonies, misdemeanors, and pending cases.
Employment Verification: Confirms previous employment history, job titles, and dates of employment.
Education Verification: Validates degrees, diplomas, and certifications claimed by candidates.
The FCRA regulates how consumer reporting agencies collect, use, and share consumer information. Key requirements include:
EEOC guidelines help prevent discrimination in hiring. Employers should:
Ban-the-Box laws in many jurisdictions delay criminal history inquiries until later in the hiring process. Always check your local requirements.
Healthcare, financial services, and transportation industries often have additional screening requirements mandated by federal or state regulators.
Develop clear, written policies that define which positions require background checks, what types of checks will be conducted, and how results will be evaluated.
Give candidates with criminal records a fair opportunity by:
Keep candidates informed throughout the screening process. Set clear expectations about timelines and next steps.
Protect candidate information by limiting access to screening results, using secure systems, and properly disposing of records according to retention policies.
Our annual report reveals key insights into background screening practices across industries:
Healthcare: 98% conduct criminal and license verifications due to regulatory requirements.
Financial Services: 94% include credit checks for positions handling money or sensitive data.
Technology: 88% focus on education and employment verification over criminal checks.
Retail & Hospitality: 85% conduct basic criminal and identity verification.
Challenge: A regional healthcare network needed to streamline screening for 500+ annual hires while maintaining HIPAA compliance.
Solution: Implemented comprehensive background checks including criminal records, license verification, and healthcare sanctions.
Results: Reduced time-to-hire by 40%, improved compliance documentation, and prevented 12 potentially problematic hires in the first year.
Challenge: Fast-growing startup needed scalable screening for remote workers across multiple states.
Solution: Deployed automated screening workflows with education and employment verification.
Results: Maintained hiring velocity during 300% growth, discovered credential discrepancies in 18% of applications, established consistent screening standards.
Challenge: National retail chain wanted to implement fair chance hiring while managing risk.
Solution: Created individualized assessment process focusing on job-relevant convictions with recency considerations.
Results: Expanded qualified candidate pool by 25%, reduced turnover by 15%, maintained safety standards while providing second chances.
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Understanding Ban-the-Box: A State-by-State Guide
Navigate the complex landscape of fair chance hiring laws across different jurisdictions and learn how to stay compliant while expanding your talent pool.
The ROI of Background Screening: What Every Employer Should Know
Discover how effective screening programs reduce turnover, prevent workplace incidents, and protect your organization from negligent hiring claims.
Remote Work and Background Checks: New Considerations
Explore how the shift to remote work is changing background screening practices, including multi-state compliance and international checks.
Criminal Records: What Can and Cannot Be Reported
Understand federal and state limitations on reportable criminal history, including the seven-year rule and state-specific restrictions.
Stay informed about the latest trends, regulations, and best practices in background screening. New articles published weekly.
Most of our criminal background checks (89%) are completed within 24 hours. Employment and license verifications typically take 3-7 business days depending on the responsiveness of previous employers and licensing boards.
For basic criminal checks, you'll need: full legal name, date of birth, Social Security Number, and current residential address. Additional information may be required for employment or license verifications.
Yes, all our services are fully compliant with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We provide built-in tools and workflows to help you stay compliant throughout the entire screening process, including proper disclosures and adverse action procedures.
Absolutely. You can select individual screenings à la carte or choose from our pre-bundled packages (Basic, Medium, Full) based on your industry requirements and position type.
We provide a comprehensive dispute resolution process for candidates. If information is found to be inaccurate, we work quickly to investigate, correct the record, and notify you of any changes. Candidates have the right to dispute any findings.
Yes, we offer international criminal records searches for candidates with work history or education in foreign countries. Coverage and turnaround times vary by country.
We use bank-level encryption (SSL/TLS) for all data transmission and storage. Access to background check results is strictly limited to authorized personnel, and we maintain compliance with all data privacy regulations.
Basic ($55): Criminal checks only - perfect for basic screening needs.
Medium ($75): Adds employment verification and motor vehicle records.
Full ($95): Comprehensive package including professional license verification.
If we're unable to complete a background check due to unavailable records or other issues beyond the candidate's control, we'll work with you to find alternative solutions or issue a refund as appropriate.
Yes, we offer continuous monitoring services that alert you to new criminal records or other important changes for your current employees. Contact us to learn more about this service.
Last Updated: January 2025
At Trustrly, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our background screening services.
We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:
We use the information we collect to:
We may share your information with:
We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
We implement industry-leading security measures to protect your information:
You have the right to:
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and comply with legal obligations. Typically:
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights including the right to know what personal information we collect and how it's used, and the right to request deletion.
European Users (GDPR): If you're in the EU/EEA, you have rights under GDPR including data portability and the right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities.
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We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:
Trustrly Privacy Team
Email: privacy@trustrly.com
Phone: 1-800-TRUSTRLY
Last Updated: January 2025
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Trustrly Legal Department
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