Add Comment Question: I am currently hiring and the new employee would be required to spend the night in our home occasionally because 24 hour presence on the property is required. We run a boarding kennel for pets. Am I allowed to ask for a criminal record check in this situation. Answer: Yes you can ask that the potential employee to provide you with a certified criminal record check. Your Comment * Your Email * Your Name * Your City Note, your name, city and email is not displayed on the website. It is used to notify you that we have approved your comment.