The highly unregulated background screening industry has peddled extremely low quality background checks by relying on incomplete databases, limiting the scope of the search to 7 years or not including alias names. Now, there is a fast growing movement to restrict the use of criminal background checks. It is critical that staffing companies understand how to conduct legally compliant criminal background checks that align with: • Ban the Box • EEOC 2012-2016 Strategic Plan • Fair Credit Reporting Act • Social Media Background Checks