Background Check California
California Background Check: An Employer's Guide [2026]
Background checks are an essential part of the hiring process. However, the rules surrounding them can be hard to understand. This is especially true for pre-employment background checks in California, which require special considerations. Did you know that an estimated eight million Californians have a criminal record?
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Background Check :: California Secretary of State
A person must satisfactorily pass a background check conducted by the Secretary of State as part of the application process to register as an immigration consultant. To assist in determining if an applicant qualifies, the applicant is legally required to be fingerprinted.
https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/special-filings/background-check
Key New 2026 Employment Laws for California Employers | CDF Labor Law LLP
In 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed more than a dozen bills that significantly expand and reform employer obligations in California. These new laws create additional workplace rights notices, broaden leave and rehiring protections, expand personnel file and pay reporting requirements, and alter wage and hour, independent contractor, website, and labor relations rules—most taking effect in 2026, with some provisions extending into 2027 and be...
https://www.cdflaborlaw.com/blog/key-new-2026-employment-laws-for-california-employers
The Essentials—California Employment Law Update for 2026 | HUB | K&L Gates
The Essentials—California Employment Law Update for 2026 This edition of The Essentials coincides with the close of California’s 2025 legislative session and summarizes the most significant employment-related bills enacted this year. We have highlighted key provisions of the new laws taking effect in 2026 and one related to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that took effect in October 2025.
https://www.klgates.com/The-EssentialsCalifornia-Employment-Law-Update-for-2026-11-17-2025
48 State-Specific HR Compliance Changes for 2026 | SPARK Blog | ADP
In 2026, employers must navigate a rapidly changing regulatory landscape and varying state laws, making proactive compliance planning vital for managing risk and enhancing workforce experience, with early investment in monitoring set to help organizations adapt. Employers will continue to face increasing state and local legal requirements in 2026.
https://www.adp.com/spark/articles/2026/01/48-state-specific-hr-compliance-changes-for-2026.aspx
New “Workplace Know Your Rights” Model Notice ...
Beginning February 1, 2026, and every year thereafter, all California employers must provide employees with a written notice outlining certain ...
https://www.californiaworkplacelawblog.com/2026/01/articles/california/new-workplace-know-your-rights-model-notice-published-by-labor-commissioner/New Background Check Laws Employers Need to Know [2026] - iprospectcheck
As an HR professional, you know that employment background check laws are constantly in flux. You must keep current with the changes in the regulations and laws to ensure your company remains compliant. Even unintentional violations of the background check laws could expose your business to legal liability, penalties, and reputational harm.
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Nelson Mullins - California Employer Alert: New Annual Workplace Rights Notices Required by February 1, 2026
Nov. 12, 2025 California Employer Alert: New Annual Workplace Rights Notices Required by February 1, 2026 Starting February 1, 2026, California employers must provide stand-alone written notices to all current employees informing them of certain compensation, union organizing rights, and certain constitutional rights.
https://www.nelsonmullins.com/insights/blogs/the-hr-minute/other/california-employer-alert-new-annual-workplace-rights-notices-required-by-february-1-2026
2026 California Employment Law Update
Key 2026 employer obligations and pro tips across compensation, workplace AI, policies and notices, training, data reporting, and personnel files.
https://www.orrick.com/en/Insights/2025/12/2026-California-Employment-Law-Update
Fingerprint Background Checks | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) is mandated to maintain the statewide criminal record repository for the State of California. In this capacity, sheriff, police and probation departments, district attorney offices, and courts submit arrest and corresponding disposition information. The DOJ uses this information to compile records of arrest and prosecution, known as “RAP sheets,” for individuals and disseminates the information for la...
https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints
Best Background Check Companies for Employers in 2026 | GoodHire
Learn how to run a background check for employment to make informed, fair, and compliant hiring decisions Background checks can be used by employers, landlords, and individuals to learn more about criminal records, driving history, credit, and more. Employers may conduct background checks as part of their hiring process to make informed decisions and reduce risk.
https://www.goodhire.com/resources/articles/best-background-check-services/
California Looks to 2026 With More Workplace Regulations | California Employment Law Update
Just as the deciduous trees turn autumn orange and the pumpkin lattes start sloshing about, our busy-bee lawmakers in Sacramento have unveiled a whole new slate of rules and regulations to further finetune the workplaces of California! (Perhaps this year, they’ll finally get it “just right”!) Here’s their latest handiwork: We will continue to monitor the application and enforcement of these new laws and provide relevant updates as needed.
https://calemploymentlawupdate.proskauer.com/2025/10/california-looks-to-2026-with-more-workplace-regulations/
Bill Text: CA AB922 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Introduced | LegiScan
Bill Text: CA AB922 | 2025-2026 | Regular Session | Introduced NOTE: There are more recent revisions of this legislation. Read Latest Draft Bill Title: University of California: employees, volunteers, and contractors: background checks. Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1) Status: (Engrossed) 2025-08-29 - In committee: Held under submission.
https://legiscan.com/CA/text/AB922/id/3131938
TrustLine (Background Checks)
You can never do too much to make sure your child is safe TrustLine is California’s official and most comprehensive background check for in-home caregivers (babysitters and nannies). Since these child care providers don’t need to be licensed, it’s important to make sure you’re placing your child with someone you can trust.
https://rrnetwork.org/family-services/background-checks
Fair Chance Act | CRD
Fair Chance Act: Guidance for California Employers and Job Applicants The Fair Chance Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2018, is a California law that aims to reduce undue barriers to employment for individuals with criminal histories. This law generally prohibits employers with five or more employees from asking a job candidate about conviction history before making a job offer, among other requirements.
https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/
8 Best Background Check Sites of January 2026 | Money
Whether you’re a landlord vetting a potential tenant or a business owner hiring new staff, today’s background check services promise instant access to public records, credit information, social media profiles and much more. While many background check services are designed for casual people searches — reconnecting with an old friend or vetting a potential suitor — only some comply with strict Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) rules, making them...
https://money.com/best-background-check-sites/
Global Background Checks & Screenings | First Advantage
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