Which of the following is true regarding criminal background checks?
A)an employer is required to do a criminal background check for all applicants; otherwise, it may be deemed guilty of discrimination if it does background checks for some types of jobs but not for others
B)a thorough criminal background check is required only when the applicant will be working with money
C)employers should consider the seriousness, recency, and job-relatedness of convictions before denying employment on that basis
D)If an employer does a criminal background check, the employer must check all state and federal databases

Question

Which of the following is true regarding criminal background checks?
A)an employer is required to do a criminal background check for all applicants; otherwise, it may be deemed guilty of discrimination if it does background checks for some types of jobs but not for others
B)a thorough criminal background check is required only when the applicant will be working with money
C)employers should consider the seriousness, recency, and  job-relatedness of convictions before denying employment on that basis
D)If an employer does a criminal background check, the employer must check all state and federal databases

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Employers are advised to consider the nature and gravity of an offense, how much time has passed since the conviction or completion of the sentence, and whether the conviction is directly related to the job in question before making employment decisions. This approach helps ensure that employment decisions are fair and not unduly discriminatory.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Criminal Background Checks