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Direct: (561) 569-8027
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Although there is confusion surrounding the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits employers from using a conviction record, employers are permitted to terminate or refuse to hire based on a criminal conviction when certain circumstances apply.
Employers must complete an interactive process, however, to determine whether a worker’s conviction is worthy of an adverse action.
Several updates highlight the growing focus on criminal history reform, pay transparency, and marijuana legalization, while emerging regulations on artificial intelligence (AI) in hiring practices and privacy protections are also gaining traction.
HR professionals are making their way through the rapidly evolving AI landscape pertaining to discrimination and bias in current US and EU/UK laws.
A few steps to take include developing data maps and inventories; creating and completing AI/DPIAs; forming AI governance committee/structure; updating candidate notifications; ensuring human oversight in final hiring decisions; providing choice and opt outs; reviewing vendor contracts; training; conducting bias audits; and implementing/updating records retention policies and practices.
Making a quick hire can often mean shortcuts when it comes to the background screening process, but there are several steps that can be taken to reduce risks to safety, compliance and the company’s reputation.
These steps include defining the screening criteria, keeping up with compliance, casting a wide net, using candidate friendly screening, being transparent with candidates, optimizing other areas of the hiring to match, and partnering with a screening vendor who can meet the needs of the employer.
Stay informed, stay compliant, and streamline your hiring process with SRA Screening.
