Employers in the US have to conduct individualized assessments of any candidates found to have a criminal record during the application process. Here we’ll outline guidelines from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for assessing individual candidates. We’ll also give you some tips on how to implement your own in-house individualized assessment protocol to ensure

Consistency is key to fostering confidence in your background checks. You need a robust process that gives you sufficient insight into candidates to make informed decisions and mitigate the risk of bad hires. If your approach is inconsistent, you leave the organization vulnerable to the negative impact of unscreened employees and potential lawsuits for unlawful