Background Checks FAQs

• Q: Can An Employer Use Arrest And Criminal Records To Reject A Job Applicant?
  A: There have been some cases where the EEOC has found the blanket use of arrest or criminal records as a basis for rejecting job applicants to be unlawful … More
• Q: What Does The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 Govern (EPPA)?
  A: The Federal Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) establishes guidelines for polygraph testing and imposes restrictions on most private employers. In general, … More
• Q: Who Does The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA) Cover?
  A: The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA) covers commercial businesses. Exceptions are businesses whose primary purpose consists of providing armored car … More
• Q: What Administrative Body May Impose Remedies For A Violation Of The Employee Polygraph Protection Act Of 1988 (EPPA)?
  A: Under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act of 1988 (EPPA), an individual has the right to take action against a violating employer by filing with the Secretary of … More