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Employers use background checks to verify information on resumes. The lookback period for criminal background checks is seven to ten years, and employment history checks typically go back seven years. Employers need your written consent before conducting a background check and must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act and various federal and state laws.

Summary:
Employment history verification checks typically go back seven years, but there are no restrictions on how far back education verification checks can go. Professional license verification checks can go back to the date the license was first issued. Employers must comply with state and federal laws during the background check process.

Summary:
The lookback period for background checks depends on the type of position, industry, and applicable laws. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires employers to obtain written permission before running a background check. Federal and state laws protect the rights of job applicants and dictate the information employers can request and the timeframe of background checks.

Summary:
Employers can generally go back from seven to ten years when conducting background checks. State and federal laws protect the rights of job applicants and dictate the information employers can request and the timeframe of background checks. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires employers to obtain written permission before running a background check.



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