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<p>Use the interactive map below to explore background check considerations for each U.S. state. Each page offers a breakdown of key information, including general screening practices, relevant employment laws, and considerations that may impact how and when you conduct background checks.</p>
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<p>Use the interactive map below to explore background check considerations for each U.S. state. Each page offers a breakdown of key information, including general screening practices, relevant employment laws, and considerations that may impact how and when you conduct background checks.</p>
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<h3>Why State-Specific Information Matters When Hiring</h3>
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<h3>Why State-Specific Information Matters When Hiring</h3>
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<p>Many states have individual nuances in their background screening requirements, such as defining when and how an employer can order a background check, the circumstances in which an employer can consider a candidate’s criminal history in hiring decisions, and how employers must communicate those decisions to candidates.</p>
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<p>Many states have individual nuances in their background screening requirements, such as defining when and how an employer can order a background check, the circumstances in which an employer can consider a candidate’s criminal history in hiring decisions, and how employers must communicate those decisions to candidates.</p>
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<p>Understanding these state-specific differences can help create a smoother, hiring experience for your candidates and minimize the risk of costly violations. Other benefits include:</p>
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<p>Understanding these state-specific differences can help create a smoother, hiring experience for your candidates and minimize the risk of costly violations. Other benefits include:</p>
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<ul><li>Gain clarity on background screening requirements and timing</li>
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<ul><li>Gain clarity on background screening requirements and timing</li>
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<li>Align internal policies with state-specific employment practices</li>
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<li>Align internal policies with state-specific employment practices</li>
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<li>Reduce the risk of delays, rechecks, or disputes in the hiring</li>
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<li>Reduce the risk of delays, rechecks, or disputes in the hiring</li>
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