Background Checks and Employment Screening
– Background checks commonly requested by employers for job candidates
– Industries that require background checks include schools, courthouses, hospitals, financial institutions, airports, and government agencies
– Background checks help mitigate legal liabilities and prevent adverse actions in the workforce
– Results of a background check typically include past employment verification, credit history, and criminal history
– Pre-employment screening verifies the accuracy of applicants’ claims and uncovers any possible criminal history or employer sanctions
Background Checks for Firearms Purchases
– The Brady Bill requires criminal checks for purchasing handguns from licensed firearms dealers in the United States
– Special security concerns, such as trucking, ports of entry, and airports, also require criminal checks for employees
– Laws exist to prevent individuals who fail a criminal check from working in careers involving vulnerable populations
– Restricted firearms, suppressors, explosives, and concealed weapons permits also require criminal checks
– Background checks aim to ensure the safety and security of the community
Regulation of Background Checks in Different Countries
– Background checks are considered discriminatory in Brazil, and the legal system prohibits discrimination against people
– Employers in the Netherlands must treat personal information collected from employees as confidential
– Several acts and regulations, such as the Data Protection Act 2001 and the Equal Treatment Act 1994, govern background checks in the Netherlands
– Employers in Poland are responsible for collecting necessary information and protecting it with limited access
– Employers in the UK must treat personal information from applicants as confidential
Increase in Applicant Lies on Applications since 2007 Financial Crisis
– Number of applicants with major lies or discrepancies on applications in 2009: nearly one in 5
– Percentage of organizations with fewer than 100 staff experiencing problems with vetted employees: 48%
– Top lies on applications: additional skills, dates of employment, responsibilities, positions
– Impact and dangers posed by applicant lies on applications
Laws and Regulations on Background Checks
– Consent and compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in the United States
– Non-discrimination against applicants based on background check results
– Regulations on the use of consumer reports and adverse hiring decisions
– Restrictions and laws regarding arrest and conviction records, credit/financial checks, health checks/medical screening, social media, record disposal, and record keeping
– Regulations on political affiliation and polygraph tests Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Background_check
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A background check is a process a person or company uses to verify that an individual is who they claim to be, and this provides an opportunity to check and confirm the validity of someone's criminal record, education, employment history, and other activities from their past. The frequency, purpose, and legitimacy of background checks vary among countries, industries, and individuals. An employment background check typically takes place when someone applies for a job, but it can also happen at any time the employer deems necessary. A variety of methods are used to complete these checks including comprehensive database search and personal references.
