As far as I'm aware, the state of play in tech is far more welcoming to formerly incarcerated people than this thread would imply. Justice Through Code at Columbia University is designed to place formerly incarcerated and criminal legal system-involved individuals in tech roles, and has had a lot of success placing its alumni at big tech companies [1]. And this is largely for entry-level tech workers. Checkr is a... - Source: Hacker News / 6 months ago

Every couple of years, I have to do background checks on everyone that I am working with for a contract. We usually use CheckR (they were Goodhire until they were bought out). It costs a couple of hundred dollars and we get a printout that is accepted by the agency. It's more than just the State Patrol that we are sweeping. Source: about 1 year ago

I see what you’re saying. I thought you were suggesting the background check will contain a history of your past employment, as in if they used a background check service, like Checkr. Source: over 1 year ago

Care.com users https://checkr.com/ for background checks. Source: over 1 year ago

Q: How and when does DoorDash run background checks on Dashers? A: DoorDash uses Checkr as its third-party provider to run secure background checks on all Dashers. DoorDash has always run background checks on applicants before clearing new Dashers to access the platform.  To ensure the continued safety and security of all members of its community, DoorDash will perform recurring background checks on active... Source: almost 2 years ago

🙏✨ Beyond HostelWorld, a great travel accomodation option could also be https://selina.com. Source: about 1 year ago

Hey everyone, I am planning on making use of my remote gig in the fall of 2023 after I graduate the May before, and am thinking of starting in Mancora Peru. I have spent quite a bit of time on selina.com looking at their hostels, and they have one there, and they look pretty sweet. Not to mention their co-work space would be useful. Monthly airbnb's seem to be cheaper though and there shouldn't the headache of... Source: almost 2 years ago

Selina hotel chain has acquired them and they use their hotels and coworking spaces to host Remote Year participants (except in countries where Selina is not present). Source: about 2 years ago