12 Things We Recommend You Do and Not Do When Screening Potential Employees
by Joe Killinger
CEO, theRRD.com
The employment screening business is something of a moving target as new rules and regulations are surfacing that makes it more important than ever to understand your rights and responsibilities as an employer when it comes to fairness and compliance in the hiring process. The more detailed information you collect from the potential employee, the better the report you will receive, be aware of what you can and cannot ask.
Below is a list of things you should do (click below to learn more about each specific item):
- Applicant Consent
- Perform Individualized Assessments
- Have a Written Policy
- Comply with State Laws
- Complete the Proper Background Check to the Job
- Use a Comprehensive Check
- The Adverse Action 2-Step
Below is a list of things you should not do:
- Run a Check without Permission
- Have a No Criminal Record Policy
- Rely Only on a National Criminal Database Search
- Check Out Social Media without Understanding the Risks
- Take a Lackadaisical Approach
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