By now, most employers are familiar with the list of categories protected from employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: race, color, religion, national origin and sex. Additional categories are...more
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Background checks can be useful tools to uncover misconduct or dishonest behavior at previous jobs or outside of work, and to determine whether an applicant possesses the positive traits desired in an employee.
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As discussed in a previous blog post, the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) expressly requires employers to provide applicants with a stand-alone disclosure and authorization form prior to obtaining a background check. This...more