Background Screening
The latest news from DISA on Background Screening.
Clean Slate Laws Are Reshaping Background Screening: How Employers Should Adapt Their Policies
Learn how clean slate laws affect background checks for employment and what employers should update in screening policies and hiring workflows.
Is Continuous Monitoring or Rescreening the Right Post-Hire Screening Strategy For You?
Compare employee rescreening and continuous monitoring for post-hire screening. Learn key differences, compliance risks, use cases, and how employers choose the right strategy.
“Instant” Background Checks for Staffing Firms: Hidden Costs You Can’t Ignore
Instant background checks promise speed, but staffing firms often pay later through errors, duplicate screening, and compliance risk. Learn how to balance speed, accuracy, and hiring timelines.
Criminal History in Hiring: Why Employers Should Ask Later, Not Less
Ban the box changes when employers can ask about criminal history, not whether they should. Learn a compliant, role-based screening approach.
Employer Compliance Guide: New York State's Ban on Employment Credit Checks
Learn how New York’s 2026 credit check ban impacts hiring, exemptions, and compliance steps employers should take before the April deadline.
What Is Continuous Monitoring? A Practical Guide for Employers
Learn what continuous monitoring is, how it works, and why employers use it for compliance, risk mitigation, and ongoing workforce safety.
FCRA Adverse Action Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Employers
Learn the FCRA adverse action process for employers, including pre-adverse notice, waiting periods, and final action compliance steps.
[UPDATE] How Did South Carolina’s Criminal Record Report Process Change?
South Carolina removed addresses and limited DOB data in court records. Learn how these changes affect background checks and turnaround times.
AI in HR: Transforming Background Screening & Compliance [UPDATED 2026]
Learn how AI is reshaping HR background screening in 2026, from bias risks and hallucinations to new state laws, EEOC guidance, and compliance best practices.
Philadelphia Expands "Ban the Box" Protections: Key Amendments Taking Effect January 6, 2026
Key 2026 updates to Philadelphia’s Ban the Box law: stricter limits, new adverse action rules, and expanded worker protections. Learn how employers can stay compliant.
Best Background Check Companies in 2026
Compare the top background check companies of 2026. Discover FCRA-compliant employment screening providers offering accuracy, speed, and compliance.
Screening Myths Every Healthcare Employer Should Know
Learn the facts on healthcare background checks for employees—ban-the-box, drug testing, opioids, SSN traces, license verification, and sanctions monitoring.