#background check law

[globalscreening]

Major Background Check Law Updates for 2026: For Employers and Applicants

Criminal background check laws are changing fast in 2025–2026. This guide covers major background check law updates for employers and applicants, including Fair Chance hiring rules, Clean Slate record sealing, shorter lookback periods, and compliance changes across key states. Read more to stay informed and compliant: https://www.globalbackgroundscreening.com/post/major-background-check-law-updates-for-2026-for-employers-and-applicants

[hireshield-blog]

California Employers Must Navigate Range of Background Check Laws

California employers that conduct background checks on job applicants must comply with a range of legal requirements—including federal rules, the new California ban-the-box law that took effect in January and local ordinances.

Not surprisingly, California has its own specific regime governing background checks of individuals by organizations. We follow every state policy closely to match our service to their guidelines.