We Know What You Did Last Summer

Truths and Myths about Background Checking in the Modern Workplace

When we purchase a new home, we thoroughly check out the neighborhood, schools, square footage, year the home was built and most importantly secure a certified professional to conduct a detail home inspection to ensure we are aware of any potential issues.  The same applies when we purchase a new vehicle or any other expenditure of great importance.  Employers of choice vet potential employees via a similar process to ensure their investment has a greater chance of success.

Navigating the maze of negligent hiring lawsuits where employers either “knew or should have known” their employee had a record of bad behavior while protecting the applicant and employee’s rights under local, state and federal laws can be a daunting and expensive task for even the HR professionals who specialize in employment law.  During this session we will discuss 10 myths of background checking, state laws and the seven year rule, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, EEOC guidelines regarding disparate impact and best industry practices.  

Employers must expand their knowledge and embrace strict adherence to this regulatory minefield in order to protect against an array costly investigations and litigation.