Are there any risks or disadvantages of conducting parts of the background investigation post-offer?
A.Since medical and other related topics cannot be addressed until after a conditional offer is extended, it would be difficult for a candidate to argue that s/he was discriminated against on the basis of his/her disability if the background investigation was conducted pre-offer. If the candidate is disqualified on the basis of a background investigation that was conducted post-offer, the agency should be prepared to defend the decision against assertions of disability discrimination.
Related Questions
- If there are background investigation topics and areas that are disability-related, why not just conduct the entire investigation post-offer?
- What are the advantages of conducting parts of the background investigation post-offer?
- What does the Board consider when conducting a background investigation?
