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Updated · The National Law Review · Jun 16
PreemploymentDirectory.com Expands Screening Advice Center as 94% of Employers Run Background Checks
Updated
Updated · The National Law Review · Jun 16

PreemploymentDirectory.com Expands Screening Advice Center as 94% of Employers Run Background Checks

1 articles · Updated · The National Law Review · Jun 16

Summary

  • PreemploymentDirectory.com said it has upgraded its Employment Screening Advice Center to give employers, job seekers and screening firms more expert guidance on background checks.
  • 94% of employers conduct background checks, citing PBSA data, and founder W. Barry Nixon said better-informed hiring teams are better positioned to make sound hiring decisions.
  • The expanded center curates expert articles and practical compliance guidance, including pieces on state-specific background check laws, 2026 fair-chance hiring rules, and the costs and benefits of screening.
  • The move reinforces PreemploymentDirectory.com’s role as a background-screening information hub as employers face evolving compliance standards and seek updated hiring-risk practices.

Insights

Are today’s complex background checks a vital risk-management tool or an unavoidable legal trap for employers?
With global hiring now common, how can companies navigate the maze of international screening laws without risking huge fines?
As AI creates perfect fake candidates, is human intuition now the most critical tool for hiring managers?