The law of criminal background checks

More employers are conducting criminal background checks on prospective and current employees, obtaining information relating to prior arrests or convictions. While such screening provides various benefits to employers, they must be aware of what information to seek, who should conduct the check, an...

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Published in:Employee Relations Law Journal 2006-12, Vol.32 (3), p.66
Main Authors: Comisky, Hope A, Zubowicz, Christopher P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
African Americans
Background checks
Criminal investigations
Criminal records
Criminal registers
Employee theft
Employers
Employment
Fair Credit Reporting Act 1970-US
Federal court decisions
Hiring
Hispanic Americans
Labor law
Laws, regulations and rules
Liability
Preemployment screening
Sex crimes
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Summary:More employers are conducting criminal background checks on prospective and current employees, obtaining information relating to prior arrests or convictions. While such screening provides various benefits to employers, they must be aware of what information to seek, who should conduct the check, and how to use the information received. Employers must develop proper procedures and practices regarding background checks to avoid potential liability under federal and applicable state law. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0098-8898