Candidate Resources

Support

Login

Blog

Thought leadership and articles related to background checks

November 9, 2026

10-Panel Drug Test: An Employer’s Guide to Choosing the Right Panel

A practical guide for employers on when a 10-panel drug test fits, how it compares with 5-panel and DOT panels, and how to set one up.

November 5, 2026

Bulk OIG and SAM.gov exclusion screening for employers

VICTIG screens large rosters against the OIG and SAM.gov exclusion lists in one batch, with manual review of possible matches and monthly or quarterly rescreening.

November 2, 2026

Saliva Drug Testing for Employers: How Mouth Swab Tests Work

Learn how saliva (mouth swab) drug tests work, how they compare with urine testing, when employers use them, and why they can't be used for DOT testing yet.

October 30, 2026

Employment verification letters: a guide for employers

A plain-English guide to employment verification letters for HR teams, with what to include, what to leave out and a template.

October 27, 2026

What Is an SSN Trace? What It Shows and What It Doesn’t

What an SSN trace shows, why it guides criminal searches, and what it can't verify: identity, work eligibility or credit.

October 27, 2026

How Much Does a Drug Test Cost? An Employer’s Guide to Drug Testing

How employment drug tests work, when employers test and what testing typically costs across the industry.

October 19, 2026

Do arrests show up on background checks? A guide for employers

Can an arrest show up on an employment background check? Learn what the FCRA allows, which states restrict arrest records, how the EEOC views them, and how to build a compliant policy.

October 19, 2026

What does disposition mean on a background check? A guide for employers

A disposition is the outcome of a criminal charge. Learn the common disposition types, what "no disposition" means, how long dispositions can be reported, and what employers can use.

October 13, 2026

What Is an Employment Background Check? A Guide for Employers

What an employment background check is, what it includes, who runs it, the FCRA steps employers follow and how long it takes.

October 9, 2026

Form I-9 and E-Verify: A 2026 Guide for Employers

Form I-9 deadlines, acceptable documents, remote review, E-Verify, reverification, retention and 2026 penalties, plus how I-9 differs from a background check.

October 7, 2026

What Does a Background Check Show? A Guide for Employers and Candidates

See what each background check shows, what can't be reported under the FCRA's 7-year rule, how far back checks go and candidate rights.

October 6, 2026

Employer MVR Screening Guide: Compare Reports, Monitoring, and Providers

What an MVR report shows, DOT and FCRA rules for employer driving record checks, continuous monitoring, and a checklist for choosing an MVR provider.

14442 S Center Point Way
Bluffdale, UT 84065

© 2026 VICTIG Background Checks. All rights reserved.