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.