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October 2022

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5 Big Misconceptions Surrounding Federal Criminal Records

As most of us learned at a young age, the United States Constitution delegates a certain amount of power to the federal government and to the states. Federal bills pass through both houses of congress and are (typically) signed into law by the president. States have their own local legislative bodies that enact laws separate […]

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Top 10 Personal Background Check Questions Answered

In the past, conducting a comprehensive background check required considerable time, money, and resources. Manual fingerprinting processes and data lookup meant extended timelines and high access fees. Thankfully, things have become much more streamlined. With proper authorization, reputable screening companies are now able to access criminal court and credit data quickly and with relative ease.

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6 Anti-Discrimination Laws Employers Should Know

Hiring has rules. This is something HR professionals know all too well. The legalities of hiring, onboarding, and terminating need to be understood and observed by organizations if they are to avoid lawsuits and reputation damage. The fact of the matter is, employers can’t always make hiring and firing decisions based solely on their own

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What Is the Difference Between Dismissed and Expunged?

Sometimes, legal terms seem to be unduly confusing and unclear. When it comes to criminal records, there are two general parts— the arrest record and the disposition. The arrest record is a formal attestation that a person has been charged with a crime. The arrest record will usually specify the nature of the crime, a

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