Has it been two, three, four years or more since you revisited your Adverse Action Notification processes? There have been many significant changes in the correct administration of the Adverse Action process in recent history. Reach out and we can make them available to you and help you manage these processes through our background screening […]
Consideration of Arrests Versus Convictions on Background Checks : In 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC” or “Commission”) drafted its’ Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. (the “Guidance”), consolidating […]
Criminals Aren’t a Protected Class So Why Does the EEOC Have a Policy on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions? Over the past several decades, federal laws have been created to protect certain classes of individuals from discrimination. These protections are codified in laws such as the Equal Pay Act, the […]
Understanding Disparate Treatment Under Title VII In the Consideration of Criminal Records : Fair Chance Act – Part 5 In 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued enforcement guidance related to the use by employers of information about an applicant’s criminal record when making hiring decisions (the “Guidance”). This Guidance consolidated and updated the […]
A Look Inside California’s New Criminal Background Anti-Discrimination Measure: The Fair Chance Act – Part 3 In a previous article, we promised to provide a detailed look into the meaning and provisions of California’s Fair Chance Act. In this article about California’s New Criminal Background Anti-Discrimination Measure, we’re following through on some of those promises. […]
California’s Fair Chance Act – Part 2: Restrictions and Obligations With the passage of the Fair Chance Act (formerly known as Assembly Bill 1008), California added a new paragraph to an already growing book of laws governing employment practices in the state. While previous California laws, regulations, and local ordinances have addressed some or all […]
What 3 questions do you need to ask yourself right now? 1. Is it time to review your tenant screening program for compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act? Know the FCRA. A good screening company can help you with this. 2. Does your screening partner know the law? A good screening company can help you […]
Welcome 2015! Last year was a progressive year for compliant employment background checks. With all the technological advancements and different compliance and regulatory issues that stirred up 2014, we will attempt to break down the Top 5 trends for Compliant Background Checks, and how it will affect employment screening service clients in general for this […]
An historically common practice of employers is to include an inquiry regarding criminal history, or past felony conviction, on the job application as a fill-in-the-blank “yes” or “no” question. Due to the constant evolution and amendment of pre-employment laws and compliant background checking practices, though, some believe that this procedure may be due greater scrutiny. […]
Preliminarily Approved $6.8 million Settlement Due to Small Error on Disclosure Form The Fair Credit Reporting Act applies not only to credit reports, but to employment background checks as well. As we have seen from recent class action filing trends, this is proving to be an area for employers that is worthy greater clarity and […]
San Francisco Employers Beware: New Extensive Restrictions On Use Of Criminal Background Information
“You’re Wearing That?” The EEOC Weighs in on Workplace Accommodations for Religious Clothing and Grooming Practices
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