Pennsylvania
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Pennsylvania.
State Laws in Pennsylvania
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- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Pennsylvania has no statewide Ban the Box rules. However, the city of Philadelphia has had its own law since 2011, which underwent revisions in 2016: Employers, regardless of size, are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant’s Criminal History until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Pennsylvania has no statewide bans restricting the use of Credit History in employment decisions; however, Philadelphia has its own law. Employers are prohibited from using consumer credit information in making employment-related decisions.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Pennsylvania allows the use and possession of marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a doctor to use Medical Marijuana. The law provides specific employment protections. There is no Recreational Marijuana law in Pennsylvania. However, the city of Philadelphia has banned pre-employment marijuana screening.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Pennsylvania has no statewide Salary History Ban. However, the city of Philadelphia has it’s own ban. Employers are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant’s Wage History at any stage of the hiring process or requiring disclosure of previous salaries as a condition of employment.
- Pennsylvania Access Fees
Pennsylvania County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
Pennsylvania Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Pennsylvania Statewide Access Fee $22.00
Pennsylvania MVR Access Fees
Pennsylvania MVR Access Fee $12.00
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