Background checks are an important part of the hiring process for many businesses. They are meant to help employers decide who to hire and make sure that the people they do hire are trustworthy, reliable, and qualified for the job. But how do background checks actually work, and what kind of information do they find?

There are many myths and much confusion surrounding the rules and regulations governing background checks when hiring. Here’s our top ten list of background screening myths which we repeatedly hear from our clients. We hope it helps dispel any confusion you might have to help you navigate successfully through the hiring process without too much