Running background checks is essential for employers to make informed hiring and retention decisions, safeguarding their workplace from potential personnel and security risks. However, the process itself can introduce legal risks if not conducted correctly.

Join Vu Do, VP of Compliance at Shield Screening, for an educational webinar that provides crucial insights into the legal responsibilities employers must meet when conducting employment background checks, focusing on federal regulations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). We’ll also delve into complex compliance issues, such as adhering to the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on the use of criminal records and implementing a compliant adjudication model for evaluating background reports.

Attendees can expect to:

Understand your legal responsibilities under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks.

Learn how to comply with the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on the use of criminal records in employment decisions.

Discover best practices for developing a compliant adjudication model for background report evaluation.

Identify potential legal risks in the background check process and how to mitigate them.

Gain insights on navigating both federal and state regulations to avoid costly legal pitfalls.