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People often ask me whether a criminal conviction falls off their record after seven years. The answer is no. First of all, let’s clarify what a record is. Your criminal history record is a list of your arrests and convictions. When you apply for a job, an employer will usually hire a consumer reporting agency to run your background.
For those living in Texas, it is important to know that the 7-year rule applies to Texas background checks. When an employer decides to run a background check, they have 2 options: run it themselves or hire an agency to do it for them. Most opt to hire a credit reporting agency. A typical background check returns information including:
In the State of Texas, there are exceptions – if you are applying for a job that pays $75,000 or more a year or if you are applying for a job in an insurance company, the background check can reach back to your 18th birthday.
Learn more about the 7-Year Lookback Rule and how it may affect your employee background checks for your company. Read the full Foley blog article here.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act allows a seven-year criminal background check for any position that pays under $75,000. However, if the job opportunity pays more than $75,000 annually, employers can check the applicant’s criminal record as far back as 18 years of age.