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What I've Been Reading This Week: Background Check Edition

It's the first full week of January and I'm still working on getting back into the routine.  Being out of the office a couple days this week in trial has pushed things back, however.  With that being said, I did read through several articles this week that were quite good, namely on background checks.  In particular, the one on potential FCRA Background Check Class Actions was one of the more thought provoking reads and the one that I wanted to highlight up top.

As always, below are a few articles that caught my eye this week.


Beware of Potential FCRA Background Check Class Actions

Gregory Snell has a good note on the increased number of FCRA background check class actions that have arisen over the past year (the number of class actions more than tripled in 2014).  Snell does a good job pointing out the correct procedure that employers must follow to comply with the FCRA and using background checks in the hiring process.  As well, my favorite part was the inclusion at the end of the article on steps employers can take to be proactive about the situation and reduce potential exposure to FCRA background check claims.



Oftentimes, applicants are hesitant when background checks are brought up.  Even if the applicant has a clean record, background checks are a source of confusion, frustration, and stress.  This particular link is to the actual background check guide for job applicants.  I think the guide does a good job breaking down the process, what applicants can expect, and what applicants can do if they think the background check was discriminatory.



This publication is a nice tie in with Snell's article on background check class actions, listed above.  The EEOC and FTC put out a publication on what employers need to be aware of in regard to background checks.  Both the EEOC and FTC have guidance on what an employer can legally do before a background check and also once the background information is collected.  This is definitely worth a read for employers and those interested in the background check process.

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