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Employee Background Investigation

This guide explores the significance of conducting thorough employee background checks, detailing the various types of information obtained, including criminal records, fiscal history, and personal references. It examines the reasons behind these checks, such as avoiding negligent hiring and meeting legal requirements, while also addressing the risks associated with improperly conducted checks, including confidentiality breaches and defamation. Lastly, we discuss methods for conducting background checks, the pros and cons from employer and employee perspectives, and prompt critical discussion on privacy and ethical boundaries.

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Employee Background Investigation

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  1. Employee Background Investigation March, 9th MGMT 4020: Sloan Anderson Jennifer Gelber Allison McMahon Kathryn Anderson Andrew Van Dellen

  2. Background Check Overview • An Employer’s method of obtaining information about applicant’s criminal, fiscal and social past. • Can be conducted by the company or by third party • Often include classified information

  3. Included in Background Checks: • Driving Records • Bankruptcy • Property Ownership • Past Employers • Education Records • Personal References • Court Records • Sex Offender List

  4. Reasons for Conducting a Background Check: • Avoiding Negligent Hiring • False or Inflated Qualifications • Federal and State Law Requirements • Every piece of information in finding the right employee should be utilized • You only want the best employees working for you company

  5. Risks and Suggestions • Major risk of Improperly conducted background check: • Leak of confidential information • Illegally obtained data • Defamation of character: • Slander: Spoken defamation • Libel: Written defamation • Employee Waiver and permission • Professional assitance

  6. Not Included in Background Checks: • Criminal Records • Medical History • Workers Compensation information • Arrest information • Major Exception: Jobs involving public safety • Policeman • Childcare • Government positions

  7. Methods to Conduct a Background Check: • Commercial Internet Sites: • www.sentrylink.com • www.abika.com • www.easybackgroundchecks.com • Advantage Background Check Systems • Dura-N-Company Enterprises • Arvada Colorado • Old fashioned

  8. Employee Perspective • Pro’s • Safe Environment • Trust Relationship with Employer • Added Qualification • Con’s • Privacy is a Grey Area • Trust Factor – could be abused • Small Mistakes Prove Harmful

  9. Employer Perspective • Pro’s • Avoid “Negligent Hiring” • Validate Qualifications • Drug Free Employees • Safe Workplace • Con’s • Cost • Deter Potential Employees • Who Defines Grey Area • Prolongs Hiring Process

  10. Discussion Questions • What types of questions do you feel would constitute defamation of character? • Who sets the boundaries about what should be held private? • Does anyone have personal experience or know of anyone who has a problem with background checks? • Are there any alternatives?

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