Sessions
Concurrent Session
A Strategic Approach to a Legally Compliant and Effective Background Screening Program
W317-319
In-Person
Friday 09/10/2021 03:45 PM - 04:45 PM
Competencies: Business (Behavioral), People (Technical), Workplace (Technical)
Workplace Application:
Attendees will get updated on federal and state laws, lawsuits and regulations controlling pre-employment background checks and audit your current practices.
To avoid bad hiring decisions, employers are utilizing pre-employment background screening as a risk management tool. However, background checks are increasingly subject to litigation including class actions, legislation and regulation. Employers need a strategy to comply with their due diligence obligations, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), allegations of discrimination and 'Ban the Box' laws designed to give ex-offenders a Second Chance. This session will audit key areas of legal compliance to help employers hire the best while avoiding legal fallout.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and similar state laws impact hiring.
- Understand the impact of the EEOC guidance and 'Ban the Box' on the use of criminal records and the need to give ex-offenders a second chance.
- Review the elements and defenses to negligent hiring lawsuits.
- Understand the current explosion in class action lawsuits related to background checks.
- How to audit your current practices for legal compliance and best practices.
