Maintaining Compliance in Hiring Decisions When Applicants Have a Criminal Record Research suggests that nearly one-third of adult, working-age Americans have a criminal record1. Over 8% of the overall population have felony convictions2. Through additional...
How to Communicate Employment Adverse Actions Communicating an employment adverse action to an applicant is challenging for all involved. Following proper compliance procedures ensures that applicants are treated professionally and respectfully. Maintaining compliance...
The Fundamentals of Pre-Employment Background Screening In general, there are three primary purposes of pre-employment background screening: hiring the most qualified applicant for the position, ensuring workplace safety, and preventing negligent hiring lawsuits....
5 Steps for Ensuring Compliance in Adverse Action Decisions Every business that conducts pre-employment background screening should have a fair and consistent process for making adverse action decisions. EEOC guidelines require employers to “apply the same standards...
