Protect Your Business with Proper Background Checks
Making the right hiring decisions is critical to your business’s success and security. Background checks help mitigate risks, uncover undisclosed information, and reduce liability for negligent hiring claims. However, they must be conducted properly to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Why Background Checks Are Essential:
Past behavior can indicate future risks.
Helps protect your business from liability and negligent hiring claims.
Ensures workplace safety and trust among employees.
Who Should Be Screened?
It’s highly recommended to conduct background checks for roles that involve:
✔️ Access to homes or personal property (repair workers, building managers).
✔️ Financial responsibility (accounting, management, real estate investors).
✔️ Healthcare, childcare, and education (teachers, medical staff).
Key Compliance Considerations:
Did you know that background checks should only be run AFTER a candidate has received a conditional job offer? To remain compliant, you must:
Obtain written consent from the candidate (per the Fair Credit Reporting Act).
Conduct screenings consistently to ensure non-discriminatory hiring practices.
Evaluate results in accordance with FCRA, ADA, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Consider an individualized assessment to determine if past issues impact the candidate’s ability to perform the job.
Typical Background Check Process:
1️⃣ Identify a legitimate business reason for the check.
2️⃣ Ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
3️⃣ Make the job offer contingent on passing the background check.
4️⃣ Obtain the candidate’s written consent.
5️⃣ Review results fairly before making a decision.
6️⃣ Hire or rescind the offer based on findings.
7️⃣ Maintain proper documentation for legal compliance.
Are Your Background Checks Protecting You?
If you’re not conducting background checks or want to ensure your current process is sound, we can help. Our team specializes in reviewing and implementing compliant screening policies to keep your business protected.
