Tag: Megan Law

Q&A on background checks for employment in California

By Chris Ceplenski Sep 3, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Do state laws that require licensing – which often includes deep background screening – trump federal laws that limit background checks?

Can employers utilize information obtained from sources like Megan’s Law websites? (Megan’s Law is a commonly-used term for laws that relate to the creation of sex offender registries for public knowledge. Megan’s Law websites could be any site that lists sex offenders.)

What happens if a recently-hired employee talks about crimes committed that were not explored at the time of the application process?

How Can I Avoid Suits Related to Hiring Practices?

By HR Daily Advisor Staff Apr 18, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Apr 18, 2012

West, principal of Employment Practices Specialists in Pacifica, CA, offered her tips at SHRM’s Employment Law and Legislative Conference, held recently in Washington, DC. Here are West’s tips for avoiding hiring lawsuits: Use application forms Ask about felony convictions READ the completed application Look for and ask about gaps in employment, missing information Check references […]