Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

MAY 24, 2022

Fair Chance Hiring is the practice of treating applicants with a criminal history the same as every other qualified candidate. The EEOC makes note of a related fair hiring practice, referred to as an “individualized assessment.” What is Fair Chance Hiring?

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The Prelude to Preemption Understanding the roots of the recent developments requires a glimpse into the legal principle of preemption. This enhanced freedom provides a broader spectrum for evaluating candidates. Employers should leverage tools that help track the individual assessment process effectively.

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Understanding California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) Compliance in 2023 As of October 1, 2023, significant changes to California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) compliance have taken effect, impacting both employers and job applicants. This act is designed to provide individuals with criminal histories a fair chance of employment.

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As of October 1, 2023, significant changes to California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) compliance have taken effect, impacting both employers and job applicants. Q&A from Webinar Do I have to give the applicant my individualized assessment? Here’s what you need to know from the Q&A.

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Employers are increasingly turning to social media to gain insights into the character and behavior of their candidates. During this phase, we explore publicly available social media accounts owned by the candidates. The last thing you’d want to do as a company is attribute negative social media accounts to a candidate or employee.

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

MARCH 3, 2023

When making this determination, employers must take into consideration the following relevant factors: 1) Whether the applicant committed the offense; 2) the nature and gravity of the offense; 3) the time since the offense; and 4) the nature of the job for which the applicant has applied.

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Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

AUGUST 25, 2023

It is highly recommended that you give the applicant an individualized assessment, don’t do pass/fail grading, and don’t use grading as a shortcut for reviewing background reports. Employers must give applicants a reasonable amount of time to review the notice and provide any relevant information to the employer or CRA.

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