Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BOSTON — All adults seeking shelter in the state's emergency assistance program must receive a criminal background check before ...

A Third Circuit ruling expands how criminal history must be evaluated, including applicant disclosures, reshaping compliance for Pennsylvania employers.

Concerned about what might show up the next time you’re applying for a job or renting an apartment? You may be interested in conducting background research on your record trail and online identity.

From a dog walker to a date to a babysitter, many Americans look for reassurance that the person they are letting into their homes or lives is who they say they are. To help find that reassurance, ...

What’s on your criminal record could keep you from getting a job or a place to live. That’s why a prosecutor held an event where people could see their record and get advice on what could be removed.

More than a dozen convictions are outlined in regulations. Applicants must verify their identities and familial relationships. The bill includes $425 million to keep shelters running through June.