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Background Checks and Public Records
22:55 - 31:53 (08:58)
A majority of US employers have a background check policy and rely on local and state repositories for criminal records. Convictions on state level are available to the public on public records.
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The responsibility for keeping criminal records begins at the local level with the law enforcement agency who made the arrest, and any criminal record within that state's repository can be accessed by the public.
22:55 - 26:38 (03:43)
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The responsibility for keeping criminal records begins at the local level with the law enforcement agency who made the arrest, and any criminal record within that state's repository can be accessed by the public. Some argue that all criminal records should be uploaded to the interstate identification index for greater accessibility.
ChapterBackground Checks and Public Records
EpisodeCriminal Records: No Thanks!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
While a majority of employers run background checks, not all information is revealed in a criminal background check.
26:38 - 30:35 (03:57)
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While a majority of employers run background checks, not all information is revealed in a criminal background check. Employers may ask if an applicant has been arrested, which is different from being convicted, and many non-driving jobs may not require a background check.
ChapterBackground Checks and Public Records
EpisodeCriminal Records: No Thanks!
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Having a criminal record can lead to discrimination in finding employment and access to public housing, but some solutions such as fidelity bonding have emerged to help individuals find jobs.
30:35 - 31:53 (01:18)
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Having a criminal record can lead to discrimination in finding employment and access to public housing, but some solutions such as fidelity bonding have emerged to help individuals find jobs.