Failure to conduct due diligence during hiring can create a legal and financial nightmare including lawsuits for negligent hinging and fraudulent workers. However, failure to comply with numerous state and federal laws and regulations also carries extreme risks. A number of class action lawsuits under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) have been filed against employers. In addition, employers must comply with “Ban the Box” Laws and Fair Chance Hiring rules that give ex-offenders second chance. Learn legally complaint best practices to keep a business productive and out of court, including how to obtain and utilize criminal record and background information on job applicants. Get updated on the recent legal developments and cutting edge issues.
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