Conducting Employee Background Checks - EEOC Updates, Privacy Safeguards, FFCRA & Legal Limitations

Webinar Background :

Background checks have consistently proven to be a vital tool in the hiring process, helping employers filter out potentially problematic candidates. However, without proper adherence to the recent regulations, employers risk facing significant legal and financial consequences. When performed correctly, the advantages of conducting background checks far outweigh the time and resources required. Proper screening helps mitigate the risks associated with negligent hiring, which can lead to compliance violations, hefty fines, and compromised workplace safety.

The importance of making the right hire on the first attempt cannot be overstated, especially considering the substantial costs involved in the hiring process. According to the SHRM Customized Talent Acquisition Benchmarking Report, the average cost to hire an employee is $4,425. This underscores the need for meticulous and effective background checks to ensure that only the most suitable candidates are brought on board. It is crucial that the regulations governing how these checks are conducted are crystal clear. 

Webinar Agenda :

• EEOC revisions on conducting background checks
• Reviewing updated legal limitations on background checks
• Pitfalls of Not Performing Background Checks
• Reviewing Privacy Restrictions and Statutory Limitations on the Use of Criminal Conviction
• The Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1991 and Other Anti-Discrimination Laws
• The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Understanding the Ever-Increasing Use of Ban the Box Laws
• Claims of Negligent Hiring and Negligent Retention of Employees
• Other Possible Common-Law Tort Actions
• Using Social Media Sites- Privacy Issues and Other Legal Restrictions on Use
• Case studies and Examples 

This training session will provide a comprehensive overview of the regulations set forth by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) regarding background checks. We will delve into the legal limitations, privacy concerns, and the use of social media in the vetting process. Additionally, we will explore recent trends, discuss the timelines involved, and address other pertinent areas of interest to ensure that your hiring practices are both effective and compliant.

About The Trainer : Joe Aitchison is HRComTraK Managing Principal and Senior Client Advisor. He provides Business & HR client advisory services and HR out-source services nationally.  He is a Human Resource professional with thirty years business management and HR consulting experience.  In addition to working with General Industry clients, he provides services to  multi plant International Tier I Automotive Manufacturing, Hospitality & Gaming, Retail and Food Processing Industries as well as legal, health care, benefit brokers and third party administrators. Mr. Aitchison is recognized as a leader in human resources and has obtained a lifetime certification as a senior professional in human resource management, SHRM – Senior Certified Professional and Healthcare Reform Specialist by the Healthcare Reform Center & Policy Institute. Mr. Aitchison has served on several for profit and not for profit boards.