One of the largest concerns for employers who find out an employee was under arrest are the circumstances of that incident. You may wonder if an employer can ask about an arrest record, and while the answer is yes, there are several rules and regulations that you must observe.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes it clear that employers cannot use arrest information to discriminate against employees. The Federal Consumer Reporting Act also has provisions for how to address situations where a criminal record search may have an adverse effect on an employee’s work status, what information is allowable on the report, and other critical guidelines.
Pre-employ uses automated software and FCRA-certified team of experts to verify the accuracy of background check results to ensure you act upon fair and verified information.