These checks may include some combination of an investigation into the employee's credit score, criminal background and even social media activity. The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and ...

One area related to background checks which has become more common in the hiring process is the social media background check. While it is not illegal for employers to review public social media ...

Police should use social media checks more often when considering firearms applications, according to a report. The force's watchdog said accounts - currently not routinely checked - could be "a ...