lots of employers do that.
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Yep, for sure. I've had them done in the past. I was just curious to get others' opinions on it.
well if you opt out, in a way you raise a flag.
of course if a bunch of guys opt out, then not a problem.
if an employer likes your work, they will keep you around even if you got a bad history.
also some employers are forced to do this background check for external reasons.
I have to have 'controlled goods' which requires background check, and it's the states telling us to do it.