
Can a youthful mistake—like a run-in with the law that occurred decades ago—keep a person from getting a job?
It may not be the case, based on new guidelines for employers determined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
The EEOC recently updated the official position on criminal background checks. The new policy was approved this week, and a whitepaper is available that explains the new procedures. Employers can obtain the information by emailing a request to EEOCwhitepaper@esrcheck.com.