Background checks and drug testing have a language of their own. After 20 years in the industry, we built a glossary to help employers, volunteers, and applicants better understand screening terminology.

A year into New York’s Clean Slate Act, employers should review how sealed convictions affect background checks, hiring processes, and Article 23-A transparency requirements.

Unique Background Solutions offers Advanced LiveScan fingerprinting with digital FD-258 cards through our partnership with Carolina Fingerprinting. Appointments available in Charlotte and Mount Airy, NC.

After two decades in the background screening industry, Michael Barnes began sharing what he’s learned on stage. His speaking sessions help HR and safety leaders make sense of compliance with practical tools and real-world insight.

Your hiring policy is more than compliance — it’s a reflection of your company culture. Discover how screening practices send powerful signals about your values, from second chances to zero tolerance.

When employers order a criminal background check, one of the most common questions is: “How far back do the results go?” The answer depends on several factors, including the FCRA 7-year rule, state restrictions, and the availability of court records. In this blog, we explain what “scope” really means, how long records can be reported, and what employers need to know to stay compliant.

Reasonable suspicion is one of the toughest conversations HR will ever face. Learn why it matters, the common mistakes to avoid, and how to build a toolkit that keeps your workplace safe and compliant.

Do you need written permission to run a background check? Yes — and skipping this step can cost you. Under the FCRA, disclosure and authorization forms must be clear, conspicuous, and stand-alone. Here’s what every employer needs to know to stay compliant and protect their hiring process.

Would you leave your front door unlocked? Skipping volunteer screening is just as risky. Learn how background checks — and tools like EZyApp — help nonprofits protect what matters most.