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 […]
What Exactly Is a Background Check? There is often uncertainty when asking: what exactly is a background check? Why do background checks matter? What do background checks show? Background checks have been on the rise since 2020 and are expected to continue growing over the next few years, with 94% of employers already utilizing them. […]
