Your Job Candidate Has Criminal Record? Don’t Panic.
It’s that alarming moment when the background check reveals that your top job candidate has a criminal record. Is this a deal breaker? What should you do? Believe it or not, a criminal record does not mean that your candidate is over and done with. In fact, there are five key steps that will help you determine whether or not your candidate should be disqualified and, at the same time, how you can stay compliant with state and federal screening laws. 1. Legal Considerations As the country continues to pull itself out of an economic slump, the competition for jobs remains