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How far back can a pre employment background check go in Colorado
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How far back can a pre employment background check go in Colorado
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How far does an employment background check go back?
Typically, employers requesting an employment background screening on an applicant will request a 7 year history, although some states allow reporting information of up to 10 years. If in the state of California, a potential applicant would be offered a salary of at least $125,000.00, the CRA can go back as far as 10 years. If this is not the case, the maximum allowed reportable period the state of California is 7 years.
Aside from California, there are 11 additional states that limit the reporting of a conviction to seven years from the date of disposition, end of parole or release from prison. The states listed and income exceptions are as follows:
Colorado-$75,000.00 (income exception), Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York-$25,000.00 (income exception), Texas-$75,000.00 (income exception), Washington-$20,000.00 (income exception).
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