FCRA Compliance for Employers
Understand your obligations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act when running background checks on job applicants and employees.
Topics Covered
- What the FCRA requires
- Written disclosure & authorization
- Pre-adverse and adverse action notices
- Consumer rights and dispute process
EEOC Best Practices in Screening
Learn how EEOC guidelines shape your ability to use criminal history in hiring decisions and how to stay compliant.
Topics Covered
- Individualized assessment process
- Disparate impact and disparate treatment
- Nature, gravity, and time elapsed analysis
- Documentation best practices
Ban-the-Box Laws by State
A comprehensive state-by-state breakdown of ban-the-box and fair chance hiring laws that affect when you can ask about criminal history.
Topics Covered
- Federal vs. state vs. local laws
- Timing of criminal history inquiry
- Industries and roles with exemptions
- 2024 legislative updates
Adverse Action Procedures Step-by-Step
Walk through the complete adverse action process required by the FCRA before taking negative employment action based on a background check.
Topics Covered
- Pre-adverse action notice requirements
- Waiting period obligations
- Final adverse action notice
- Record-keeping requirements
Understanding Background Check Reports
Learn how to read, interpret, and appropriately use background check reports in your hiring decisions without violating candidate rights.
Topics Covered
- Report sections explained
- Criminal record date rules
- Disposition vs. charge distinctions
- When to consult legal counsel
Drug Testing Compliance & DOT Rules
Navigate federal and state drug testing requirements including DOT-regulated industries, testing protocols, and MRO processes.
Topics Covered
- DOT vs. non-DOT testing programs
- Pre-employment and random testing rules
- State marijuana law conflicts
- Return-to-duty process
Building a Fair Hiring Policy
Create a legally sound, consistent background screening policy that protects your organization while treating every candidate fairly.
Topics Covered
- Policy scope and applicability
- Decision-making matrix
- Individualized assessment integration
- Policy review cadence
Continuous Monitoring Implementation
Understand how post-hire continuous monitoring works, what it covers, and how to implement a program that meets legal and operational requirements.
Topics Covered
- Criminal re-screening vs. monitoring
- Consent and notification requirements
- Adverse action in a monitoring context
- Platform integration options