Stories Tagged as
Background check
In labor crunch, businesses back efforts to clear workers' criminal records
by
Nova Safo
Oct 22, 2021
“Clean slate” laws call for updating court databases and creating algorithms to automatically clear records for minor offenses.
Gun stock prices and background checks are surging
by
David Brancaccio
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 3, 2020
Some analysts believe anxiety and fear are driving the spike.
Landlord's credit check reveals incorrect background information
Aug 8, 2016
A reporter was recently confused for a serial felon when a landlord did a tenant screening on him.
Gun background checks and mental health records
by
Miles Bryan
Feb 15, 2016
New rules on patient privacy and mental health records for gun background check.
BMW, Dollar General sued for job discrimination
Jun 12, 2013
The government is suing BMW and discount retailer Dollar General, saying their use of criminal background checks unfairly discriminates against African Americans.
Online gun sales take off
by
David Gura
Apr 17, 2013
Failure of efforts to require background checks casts spotlight on online gun sales.
Background check: what it really takes to buy a gun
by
David Gura
Feb 7, 2013
In most states, buyers fill out a federal form that the gun dealer keeps in his shop. In restrictive states, for some guns, buyers need to provide references.
For public good, not for profit.
Background checks and fishing expeditions
by
Tess Vigeland
and Paddy Hirsch
Aug 3, 2012
Tess is joined by Paddy Hirsch and David Lazarus to answer listeners questions.
Faulty background checks hurt job hunters
by
Bob Moon
Apr 11, 2012
The National Consumer Law Center says it's the wild west for background-screening report companies that provide shoddy reports.