Background Check

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Security Clearance Jobs: When Background Checks Backfire

Security clearance jobs are no joke. They require top tier candidates to meet flawless standards. A single error in a background check report can be a totally undeserved red flag. If you’ve ever dreamed of working on something top secret, the kind of job where even your group chat can’t know what you do – […]

Background Check December 15, 2025
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THIS is the #1 Disqualifier for Delivery Driver Jobs

A spotless driving record IRL can’t save you from a bad report. Disqualifiers are an expected part of any job application, even among the variety of sought-after delivery driver jobs available. What may not be expected is how often those disqualifiers waiver between legitimate reasons and wildly unfair mistakes. Like when a background check report […]

Background Check December 10, 2025
A couple unpacks boxes in a new rental. It conveys that clearing errors on a TransUnion SmartMove report is critical.

TransUnion SmartMove: What It Is and How It Impacts Renters

TransUnion SmartMove is only a tool. It can be helpful, but it’s not perfect. When you apply for a rental, your application may be processed through a screening service called TransUnion SmartMove, offered by TransUnion Rental Screening Solutions, Inc. (often referred to simply as SmartMove).   Learn how SmartMove works, what kind of information it reports […]

Background Check December 01, 2025
A road map shows destinations on the journey of disputing a Checkr background check.

Legal Roadmap: Checkr Background Check & Rideshare Drivers

A Checkr background check is the mysterious gatekeeper standing between you and your driver’s seat. You signed up to drive for Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, or Instacart because you’re ready to make flexible income, set your own hours, and live the gig-life dream. But then… the email hits your inbox. “We regret to inform you that […]

Background Check November 24, 2025
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Insurance Background Check: When You Get One, Why You Fail

Yes, an insurance background check is a real thing. It’s the invisible handshake that decides whether you get a fair deal or face an instant insurance rejection. If it feels like you can’t make a move these days without someone peering into your personal history, you’re not wrong. Employers do it. Landlords do it. Even […]

Background Check November 20, 2025
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How Much Do Uber Drivers Make and Other Questions Answered

Do Uber drivers make a good living, or are they just chauffeuring people around for the glory of a five-star rating and a $2 tip? Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering it. Buckle up, because we’re diving deep into the Uber ecosystem,  from Uber rides to Uber Eats – from sign-up woes […]

Background Check November 07, 2025
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Tenant Screening Background Check: Rights, Errors, Disputes 

Sometimes your tenant screening background check tells a story that isn’t yours. Thankfully, there’s a fix for this.  Tenant screening background check reports are supposed to help landlords make fair, informed decisions, but when they get it wrong, the consequences can follow you for years. From mistaken criminal records to outdated evictions, one bad data entry […]

Background Check October 30, 2025
Some uses a laptop next to a gavel. It symbolizes the legal guide to knowing how to fix background check errors.

How to Fix Background Check Errors: The Ultimate Legal Guide

While corporations may shrug off their mistakes, you’re the one paying the price. Knowing how to fix background check errors for good is self-protection 101. You finally land that dream job, find an apartment that doesn’t resemble a shoebox, or maybe you’re just renewing insurance. But then a background check slides in like an unwanted […]

Background Check October 29, 2025
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NACDL: Partnering for Justice on Criminal Background Checks

It is not an exaggeration to state that when it comes to navigating life after an encounter with the criminal legal system, consumer justice is criminal justice. For criminal defense lawyers, it may not be immediately apparent, but ensuring justice for criminal defendants also requires truth, accuracy and accountability in the criminal history reports that […]

Background Check October 22, 2025