Red flags aren’t just for the football field—they’re all over social media. The importance of social media screenings cannot be overstated in today’s market. In an era where public perception can make or break an athlete’s career, social media has become a double-edged sword. While a criminal background check is undoubtedly important, certain industries require […]
What is the New York Clean Slate Act? New York has enacted a new law, the New York Clean Slate Act, aimed at removing "old convictions" from public access. As of November 16, 2024, New York will automatically seal: Misdemeanors three years after sentencing or release from incarceration, and Felonies eight years after sentencing […]
Producing a creative project of any size will have challenges, but identifying prospective concerns and reputational risks as early as possible can save production time and money. An important part of any risk mitigation strategy, and a basic standard of care for all productions, is conducting background checks on all stars and participants, including any […]
A background check can cover many areas of inquiry depending on a client’s needs. Commonly searched areas include criminal history, civil litigation, driver’s records, bankruptcies, liens and judgments, education and employment verifications, and social media and internet checks. However, when assessing potential background check vendors and packages, it’s critical to understand what you’re getting in […]
The advent of social media has been a global sea change over the last fifteen years. Through apps like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, people are more connected than ever, inviting others into their lives with posts that can be accessed from any place at any time. This has blurred the line between our professional and […]
While background checks often focus on individuals, at Checkers International, our research team also routinely conducts in-depth assessments of business entities. Our clients rely on our background checks as a foundational component of evaluating whether a company is trustworthy and one that they want to do business with or invest in. Common use cases include […]
Background checks are utilized by various industries to support the hiring process. The entertainment business, for example, uses background investigations to maintain safer environments and avoid scandals. Similarly, sports organizations rely on these services to protect athletes and the reputation of their league. This is particularly important when dealing with youth sports and minors. Ensuring […]
What’s New: Fair Chance Ordinance for Unincorporated LA County You may have heard that Los Angeles County has implemented a new Fair Chance Ordinance, which went into effect on September 3rd, 2024, and applies to the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County (ULAC). This law prohibits employers in these areas from asking about criminal history before […]
“Is reality TV really real?” Throughout my 15 years in reality TV casting, I was asked the same question over and over. And the answer, at least for the shows I worked on, was a resounding: Yes! No matter the show type, from game shows to talent shows, as well as competition shows to docu-follows, […]
Earlier this year, Los Angeles County removed dates of birth (DOBs) from its record searching methodologies. It was a quick change—announced on February 21, 2024, and going into effect just three days later, on February 24, 2024. The change stems from a landmark case, All of Us or None – Riverside Chapter v. Hamrick (64 Cal.App.5th […]
