Can pre-employment screening be considered discriminatory?
An important aspect of any employment screening program is consistency. Employers with a written policy who are conducting background checks uniformly within job classifications will be able to refute most claims of discrimination. Employers may also face claims of discrimination when using the information obtained from a background check. Therefore, employers should have job related standards in place on what negative information may preclude an applicant from employment. Again, these standards must be followed consistently.
