Home Instead Case Study: Same-Day Caregiver Background Checks Across Two States

See how a multi-state Home Instead operation moved to same-day caregiver background checks with Sure Check and saved an estimated $11,000 to $16,000 a year.

How to Run a Background Check on a Nanny or Caregiver

How to Run a Background Check on a Nanny or Caregiver Oct 27, 2026 · @Maggie If you’re wondering how to run a background check on a nanny or caregiver, many families run into the same problem. A few years ago, my family needed help caring for my grandmother. She did not want to move […]

Why Does The Work Number Cost $140? Price History and the Equifax Lawsuit

If you have ordered an employment verification and gotten an unexpected fee later on you may have gotten a charge from The Work Number. For many employers, that one lookup now costs more than the rest of the background check combined. So why is The Work Number so expensive? What Is The Work Number? The […]

Hiring a Nanny: After the Background Check

Nanny taxes 2026: what to do after the background check Alex Yang is the founder of NannyKeeper, household payroll and tax software for families. Figures checked against IRS Publication 926 (2026 edition), the 2026 General Instructions for Forms W-2 and W-3, and Department of Labor Fact Sheets #79B and #79C on September 30, 2026. General […]

Civil vs. Criminal Background Checks: What Employers Need to Know

When preparing to run a criminal background check, you may also hear about civil background checks and wonder if that should be included as well. The two searches look at very different kinds of court records, and knowing the difference can save you time and money. This guide explains what each search shows, which one […]

Fingerprint vs. Name-Based Background Checks

Fingerprint vs. Name-Based Background Checks:    In the US there are two levels to background checks: name based and fingerprint based.  A fingerprint check is only as good as the database behind it, and that database has real gaps. For most private employers, a well-built name-based background check finds more useful information, comes back faster […]