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Individualized Assessment: What the EEOC Actually Requires Before You Reject Someone for a Criminal Record

Before you reject a candidate over a criminal record, EEOC guidance says you have to actually look at three things: the offense, how long ago it happened, and whether it connects to the job. Here's what that step really involves.

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FCRA vs. EEOC: The Two Separate Federal Rulebooks Employers Keep Mixing Up

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GINA and Background Checks: What Employers Can Never Ask, Even With Consent

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Can I Reject a Candidate Because of an Old Criminal Conviction?

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Background Check Red Flags: What's Actually Disqualifying vs. What Deserves a Second Look

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Can I Run a Background Check Before Making a Job Offer?

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EEOC Guidance on Criminal Records: Why 'No Felons' Policies Can Violate Title VII

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Social Media Background Checks: What Employers Legally Can and Cannot Screen For

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Negligent Hiring vs. FCRA Overcorrection: The Legal Tightrope Employers Don't Realize They're On

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Rolling Out Background Screening to Hiring Managers

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Can I Ask About Arrests That Never Led to a Conviction?

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