FAQ
Employer background-check workflow questions
These are the questions operators usually need answered before they order a report or act on one.
Can I ask about criminal history on the application?
Maybe, but many states and cities now push that question later. ScreenSure defaults to a caution posture when timing rules are restrictive.
Do FCRA steps still matter if state law is quiet?
Yes. The federal disclosure, authorization, pre-adverse, and adverse-action flow still matters even where state timing rules are lighter.
Does this replace legal advice?
No. It translates common workflow questions into practical next steps and points you to source authorities.
Why does the tool keep warning about city rules?
Many local fair-chance ordinances are stricter than statewide rules. A city-level overlay can change when you may ask or act.