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Alabama Introduces New System for Obtaining Background Checks

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· Story link Alabama has developed a new electronic system to allow employers to make background checks on job applicants…

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Alabama has developed a new electronic system to allow employers to make background checks on job applicants while keeping criminal records information normally available only to other law enforcement agencies secure. The Alabama Background Check system requires employers using the system to be registered and to obtain a signed waiver from the prospective employee. (7/23/08)

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