California

Background Screening for California Employers

California has the most complex background check compliance environment in the country. Do It Right Screening configures screening programs that comply with AB 1008, ICRAA, and local ordinances in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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Why California Is Different

California layers multiple laws on top of federal FCRA — the ICRAA applies stricter lookback limits, AB 1008 bans criminal inquiries until after a conditional offer, and cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco add yet another layer. A background check program that works in Texas can expose a California employer to litigation.

We configure your screening workflow for California by default when hiring CA candidates — the right disclosures, the right timing, and the correct adverse action process for this state.

California Compliance Checklist

  • ✓No criminal history inquiry until after conditional offer
  • ✓7-year lookback limit on most adverse records
  • ✓Individualized assessment before rescinding any offer
  • ✓Written notice + response period before adverse action
  • ✓Additional disclosures required under ICRAA
  • ✓LA/SF employers: local ordinance requirements too
AB 1008 — Statewide Ban-the-Box
Private employers with 5+ employees cannot ask about criminal history until after a conditional offer. Rescinding an offer requires individualized assessment and written notice.
ICRAA — 7-Year Lookback
California's Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act restricts most adverse records to 7 years, regardless of salary. Stricter than federal FCRA.
LA & SF Fair Chance Ordinances
Both cities impose additional requirements beyond AB 1008 — longer waiting periods, expanded notice obligations, and broader individualized assessment requirements.
CCPA Implications
The California Consumer Privacy Act treats background check data as personal information. Employers must provide proper disclosures and handle records carefully.

Our California Screening Services

AB 1008 & ICRAA-Compliant Packages
Screening workflow configured for California — conditional offer timing, 7-year lookback enforcement, and correct adverse action process.
Criminal History Search
California county courthouse searches, DOJ criminal history, and statewide records — with correct lookback limits applied automatically.
Employment & Education Verification
Confirm work history and credentials for California candidates nationwide.
Drug & Alcohol Testing
Pre-employment and ongoing testing with LabCorp sites throughout California. Note: California restricts pre-employment marijuana testing for most positions.
DOT Compliance
Driver qualification files and Clearinghouse management for California motor carriers — one of the largest CDL driver markets in the country.
Individualized Assessment Support
We guide employers through California's required individualized assessment process when criminal history is identified after a conditional offer.

California Compliance Built Into Your Program

We configure the right workflow for California candidates automatically — no manual compliance juggling required.

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