Does Virginia have a ban-the-box law?

Yes. Virginia's Community Reinvestment and Criminal Justice Reform Act (CCCJRA), effective July 2020, prohibits private employers from including criminal history questions on the initial employment application. Employers may inquire about criminal history later in the hiring process, after reviewing the application.

What background check requirements apply to Virginia defense contractors?

Virginia defense and government contractors are subject to federal security clearance requirements and may need to comply with FAR drug-free workplace requirements in addition to state and federal employment screening laws. We help Northern Virginia contractors build compliant screening programs.

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Background Screening & Drug Testing for Virginia Employers

Virginia's 2020 ban-the-box law changed the hiring process for private employers statewide. Do It Right Screening helps Virginia employers — from Northern VA tech firms to I-81 corridor trucking companies — build compliant, effective screening programs.

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Virginia Employment Screening Compliance

Virginia's CCCJRA (2020) banned criminal history questions from initial job applications for all private employers — a significant change that many Virginia businesses haven't fully implemented yet. Combined with the Virginia Values Act and specific requirements for defense and government contractors, Virginia employers need a screening partner who understands the full picture.

We serve Northern Virginia's defense and tech corridor, Richmond's growing business community, and the freight and logistics companies operating Virginia's major interstate corridors.

CCCJRA — Virginia Ban-the-Box (2020)

Virginia private employers cannot include criminal history questions on the initial job application. Criminal inquiries are permitted later in the hiring process.

Virginia Values Act

Virginia's comprehensive anti-discrimination law includes protections that require careful handling of criminal history — adverse decisions must be justified by legitimate business reasons.

FAR Drug-Free Workplace (Federal Contractors)

Virginia's large defense contractor community must comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation drug-free workplace requirements, including specific policy and testing obligations.

FMCSA / DOT Requirements

Virginia's I-81 and I-95 corridors are major East Coast freight arteries. Motor carriers operating in Virginia must maintain full FMCSA compliance.

Our Virginia Screening Services

CCCJRA-Compliant Background Check Packages

Screening workflows configured for Virginia's ban-the-box law — criminal history inquiry held until after initial application review.

Defense Contractor Screening

FAR-compliant drug-free workplace programs and background check packages for Northern Virginia government and defense contractors.

Criminal History Searches

Virginia county and statewide criminal records, national database, and federal court searches.

Drug & Alcohol Testing

DOT and non-DOT testing with LabCorp sites statewide. FAR-compliant drug-free workplace programs available.

DOT Compliance Management

Full DQ file management and Clearinghouse services for Virginia motor carriers on I-81 and I-95 corridors.

Virginia-Compliant Screening for Your Business

No contracts, no minimums. Account setup in 24–48 hours.

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