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How to Run a Background Check on a Babysitter

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 15:00:01 GMT

To run a background check on a babysitter, get their written consent, then order a background check through an FCRA-compliant background check company that searches county criminal records and the sex offender registry. Add reference checks, a CPR certification check, and a driving record if they'll drive your kids. A background check takes about a day and is one of the simplest ways to protect your family before you hand someone the keys.

How Often Should You Re-Screen Volunteers?

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:00:04 GMT

Many organizations choose to rescreen volunteers about once a year, and some do so more often for volunteers who work directly with children, older adults, or other vulnerable populations. A volunteer who was clear at intake can have a record change later, which is why annual rescreening, or continuous monitoring for higher-risk roles, is a common approach.

How Social Media Screening Reduces Hiring Risk

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

How to Explain a Background Check to a Job Candidate

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This article is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Screening requirements vary by state, industry, and role, so employers may want to consult qualified legal counsel about their specific obligations.

How Does a Visitor Check-In System Improve School Security?

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A visitor check-in system improves school security by verifying every visitor’s identity, screening them against the sex offender registry and school watchlists, and keeping a real-time record of who’s in the building. A paper sign-in sheet does none of that. Here’s how a visitor check-in system works and what it changes at the front door.

How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Before you run a background check, you need to know what it will and won't show. How far back a check goes depends on federal law, state law, the role you're hiring for, and the type of search. This guide breaks down the look-back period for each type of employment background check, the exceptions to the 7-year rule, and how to set a policy that keeps your hiring consistent and compliant.

How to Run a Background Check on Someone Else

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Do Arrests Show Up on a Background Check?

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:01 GMT

Arrests can show up on a background check, but not always. An arrest that led to a conviction or pending charges usually appears. An arrest that never led to charges, or one that was sealed or expunged, often doesn't. Under federal law, arrests that didn't result in a conviction generally can't be reported after 7 years. Here's how each situation works, and what employers can and can't do with arrest records.

How to Run a Background Check on Yourself

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:24:12 GMT

DOT Background Check Requirements for Transportation

marketing@bib.com (Emma White) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:44:02 GMT

Hiring a commercial driver isn't governed by the same rules as hiring an office employee. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) imposes specific, mandatory screening requirements on top of a standard background check — and skipping any of them exposes a transportation employer to both regulatory penalties and negligent hiring liability if that driver causes an accident. Here's what's actually required.