Pennsylvania
Background Screening for Pennsylvania Employers
Pennsylvania has its own background check laws that go beyond federal FCRA requirements. Do It Right Screening is based in Newtown, PA and helps employers across the Commonwealth build compliant, effective screening programs.
Pennsylvania Background Check Laws Employers Must Know
Pennsylvania employers face a layered compliance environment. Federal FCRA applies to all background checks. Pennsylvania's own CHRIA adds restrictions on how criminal history can be used. Philadelphia has an additional ban-the-box ordinance. And certain industries — healthcare, education, childcare — have mandatory check requirements.
CHRIA (Criminal History Record Information Act)
Limits employer use of criminal history to convictions directly related to the position.
Philadelphia Fair Chance Act (Ban the Box)
Applies to Philadelphia employers with 10+ employees. Criminal inquiry only after conditional offer.
OAPSA (Older Adults Protective Services Act)
Mandatory background checks for employees with direct older adult contact.
Child Protective Services Law
Mandatory checks for school and childcare employees, including FBI fingerprint and child abuse history.
Our Pennsylvania Background Screening Services
Statewide Criminal Search
Pennsylvania criminal records from county courthouses and statewide repositories, including the PA State Police.
Employment & Education Verification
Confirm work history and degrees for candidates across Pennsylvania and nationwide.
PA-Specific Healthcare Packages
OAPSA-compliant packages for healthcare facilities, including FBI fingerprint coordination and OIG exclusion checks.
School Employee Checks
Criminal history, FBI fingerprint, and child abuse history clearances for Pennsylvania school employees.
Drug Testing
Pre-employment and ongoing drug testing with collection sites across Pennsylvania.
DOT Compliance
Full DOT compliance management for Pennsylvania motor carriers.
Pennsylvania-Compliant Screening, Built for Your Industry
Contact our Newtown, PA office for a free review of your current screening program.