Sessions
Concurrent Session
Employment Background Screening: Navigating Turbulent Waters to Stay in Compliance and out of Litigation
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Tuesday 03/06/2012 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
1.50 HR Credit
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In this session, the presenter discusses the importance of and best practice tips to have legally compliant background screening policies and procedures.
Background checks are currently being targeted by the EEOC, state and federal legislatures and private litigants. Quigley Devata will highlight the current areas of attack. She will focus on the EEOC’s recent arguments and litigation tactics as well as how the EEOC’s investigations impact employers; recent proposed legislation aimed at restricting the use of credit and criminal history, prohibitions on private employers asking for information, and recent litigation against employers in this area. She will end with questions and best practices for employers.