Conviction Records

 

Background checks into arrest and conviction records must follow strict steps, so employers know when and where it's legal to request details of such actions, and where they must draw the legal line.  Sample hiring policies can help avoid legal liability when conviction records are in question.

 

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FAQs

1. During the hiring process, can an employer inquire about an applicant's arrest record? 
2. Can an employer deny employment to an applicant with a conviction record?
3. Where is it appropriate to request conviction details - on the application, at the interview, or both?
4. If an applicant volunteers that he/she is on a prison work release program, can the employer use this as the sole reason for denying employment?

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HR TOOLS

Forms/Documents

Background Check Acknowledgment Form (Free)

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Background Investigations Log (Free)