Does the law require an ALC to conduct criminal record checks on employees?
A. Yes. KRS 216.785-793 requires that criminal record checks be conducted on applicants for employment, except those hired before July 14, 2000. 910 KAR 1:240 requires that a criminal record check be applied for within seven days from date of an employee’s hire. BP. It is recommended that the criminal record check be received prior to the employee being hired or having direct service contact with clients without supervision.