Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island.
State Laws in Rhode Island
Need To Run Background Screenings in Rhode Island?
Hire Image provides comprehensive Rhode Island background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Rhode Island employers with four or more employees are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant’s Criminal Convictions prior to the first interview with the applicant.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Rhode Island employers are prohibited from requesting a Credit Report in connection with an application for employment unless the applicant is first informed that a credit report may be requested in connection with the application.
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Rhode Island allows the use and possession of marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients who have a registry identification card to use Medical Marijuana. The law prohibits discrimination based upon cardholder status, but specifically does not require an employer to accommodate medical use in the workplace.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Rhode Island has no statewide Salary History Ban.
- Rhode Island Access Fees
Rhode Island County Criminal Search Access Fees
No County Access Fees
Rhode Island Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Rhode Island Statewide Access Fee $0.00
Rhode Island MVR Access Fees
Rhode Island MVR Access Fee $21.00
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