Hiring in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut? – FAQs on Background Checks, Ban the Box Legislation and the Adverse Action Process

Address

New York Office

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

The New York Times Building

620 Eighth Avenue

New York, NY 10018

Agenda
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast & Registration

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program

Cost

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required and seating is limited.

Beyond federal law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act, state and local laws in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut create a variety of specialized and sometimes inconsistent requirements for employers seeking to hire and make employment decisions. Please join us for an informative and interactive presentation focused on the various requirements of Ban the Box legislation, from advertisements for open positions to the interview process, mandatory disclosures and notice requirements, background checks and individualized assessments, and mandatory procedures in advance of taking adverse action.

The discussion will include:

Criminal Background Checks and Local "Ban-the-Box" Laws
Pre-employment Credit History Checks
Salary History Bans
Disclosure and Authorizations Forms
Background Check Scoring and Adjudication
Pre-Adverse Action and Adverse Action Process

If you have any questions, please contact Sisi H.Travassos Vellano at shalawani@seyfarth.com and reference this event