Compliance Is Key
Industry practice is not the same as legal obligation. Every background check is subject to the FCRA and applicable state and local laws. Regulated industries may also be subject to additional federal or state screening mandates.
Read FCRA OverviewExplore Key Industries
Select any industry to learn which checks are commonly run, which are required by regulation, and the legal considerations that apply.
Business
Staffing
High volume screening for temporary and contract placements, built to each client’s specifications.
Professional Services
Legal, accounting, and consulting roles involving licensure, client data, and fiduciary trust.
Financial Services
Shaped by FDIC Section 19 and FINRA rules, plus credit checks where state law allows.
Technology
Roles with access to sensitive data and IP, including remote and international hires.
Industrial
Manufacturing
Safety sensitive plant roles, with emphasis on work history and drug testing policies.
Food Production
Production and processing roles tied to food defense and safety sensitive equipment.
Distribution
High volume screening for fulfillment roles involving warehouse and inventory access.
Transportation
DOT regulated screening covering motor vehicle records, FMCSA queries, and drug testing.
Construction
Trade and site roles covering certifications, driving records, and equipment safety.
Agriculture
Farming operations often involving seasonal labor, equipment safety, and regulatory compliance.
Community
Healthcare
Clinical and patient facing roles, with license verification and exclusion list checks.
Education
Fingerprint criminal history plus sex offender and abuse registry checks for staff.
Nonprofit
Staff and volunteers serving vulnerable populations or handling donated funds.
Social Services
Serving children, families, seniors, and vulnerable adults, with heightened screening requirements.
Consumer Services
Retail
Store and seasonal roles involving cash handling, merchandise, and customer contact.
Hospitality
Hotel, restaurant, and event roles involving cash, guest property, and alcohol service.
Public Sector
Government
Suitability screening for public agencies and the contractors that serve them.
Public Safety
Deep investigations for police, fire, and emergency roles, usually state mandated.
Match Screening to the Industry
Industry norms are a starting point, not a compliance standard. Regulated sectors carry mandates that general employers do not, and every check still has to be job related and consistent with federal, state, and local law.