Introduction Whether you are hired or promoted for a job may depend on the information revealed in an employment background check. Job applicants and existing employees as well as volunteers may be asked to submit to background checks. For some jobs, employment screening is required by federal or state law. The current emphasis on security and… Continue reading Employment Background Checks: A Jobseeker’s Guide
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EEOC Policy Updates
EEOC Updates Policy Regarding Employer Use of Background Checks to Bar Applicants with Criminal Arrest and Conviction Records On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) approved updated enforcement guidance which clarifies that criminal record information obtained from applicants during background checks cannot be used to screen potential or current employees under Title… Continue reading EEOC Policy Updates
2012 Annual NAPBS Conference
We will be in attendance at the 2012 NAPBS Annual Conference in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee! We hope to see you soon!
Lawsuits Against FCRA Violations
Recently, two former Domino’s Pizza employees filed a lawsuit against the company, claiming that Domino’s violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by (1) running background checks on employees without proper authorization; and (2) “systematically” failing to provide employees with copies of their background checks prior to taking adverse employment action against them. The United States… Continue reading Lawsuits Against FCRA Violations