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"New gov't guidance on employee background checks"

Seyfarth Shaw Labor & Employment Attorney Pamela Devata was quoted in an article by the Associated Press on April 25. The article discussed new Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated guidance issued by the agency with respect to employer use of criminal background checks of job applicants.

The new standards urge employers to allow applicants an opportunity to explain past criminal behavior before they are rejected, and recommends that employers not ask about past convictions on job applications. Generally, an arrest without a conviction is not an "acceptable" reason not to refuse to hire someone.

"It's going to be much more burdensome," said Pam. "Logistically, it's going to be very difficult for employers who have a large amount of attrition to have an individual discussion with each and every applicant."

She added, "I think some businesses may stop doing it because it's too hard to comply with all the recommendations in the guidance."

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