RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Social Services expects to clear a backlog of criminal background checks by February 3 after technical issues resulting from the deployment of a new criminal ...

Gun safety advocates at the Moms Demand Actions rally in Richmond on Jan. 15, 2025. (Photo by Markus Schmidt/Virginia Mercury) With the clock ticking, Attorney General–elect Jay Jones filed a motion ...

The leftward transformation of Virginia since President Donald Trump was elected crescendoed over the weekend, with the governor signing into law protections for LGBT residents, gun background checks, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alonzo Martinez reports on employment laws and trends in HR tech. The first quarter of 2025 brought a surge of legal and ...

Hiring the right people or working with trusted individuals starts with a thorough background check. However, ensuring that the process is secure, accurate, and compliant with legal standards is just ...

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 ...