Why you shouldn’t rush background checks

摘要

Convenience-fuel marketers have sped up the hiring process to snapup scarce workers in labor shortages that have followed the COVID-19pandemic, but background checks should not be rushed.Background reports through third parties must comply with the federalFair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Federal statistics indicate FCRA violationshave skyrocketed in recent years. The Federal Trade Commission offersemployers the following advice:1. Apply the same standards to everyone – don’t check backgroundsbased on race, national origin, color, sex, religion, disability, geneticinformation (including medical history), or age (40 or older).