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What can employers find out in a background check?

– Criminal record. Almost all employers who screen their employees search for convictions in counties where the person has lived.

– Social Security. Helps confirm the applicant’s identity.

– Employment history–dates, titles and salary history.

– Education.

– Driving record, if the job involves driving.

– Credit reports, if relevant.

– Workers’ compensation claims. Employers often are cautious about these because of strict state laws about how they can be used.

– Civil court records. These searches are rare and usually focus on job-related lawsuits.