How Far Back Do Background Checks Go?
Understand the scope and limitations of background checks regarding the timeframe of past records.
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Background checks are essential to pre-employment vetting, and the "lookback period" length is a common concern for employers and job seekers. Surprisingly, no federal laws limit how far back an employer can look into a candidate's history, nor does the Fair Credit Reporting Act cover criminal records. However, the answer to how far back ...