EEOC Issues Criminal Background Checking Enforcement Guidance

On April 25, 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued Enforcement Guidance on the use of criminal background check information in employment decisions. The new guidance took effect immediately.

For a helpful summary of the guidance, the EEOC issued a list of Frequently Asked Questions along with their detailed Enforcement Guidance.

If you have questions about how these changes impact you personally or your organization, don't hesitate to contact one of the attorneys at Moody & Warner, P.C.