USA Pre-Employment Screening 2

Question 1

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), how long may most negative information remain on a consumer credit report used for employment screening?

Accepted Answer

7 years

Answer

The FCRA generally limits most negative information—such as late payments or collections—to seven years on a consumer report.

Question 2

A job offer is rescinded after a background check reveals a 12-year-old felony conviction. Under EEOC guidance, what should the employer have done?

Accepted Answer

Conduct an individualized assessment considering nature, time elapsed, and job relevance

Answer

EEOC guidance requires employers to individually assess conviction records rather than apply blanket exclusions, weighing factors like nature of offense, time elapsed, and job relatedness.

Question 3

Which law specifically prohibits employers from using genetic information—including family medical history—in employment decisions?

Accepted Answer

GINA

Answer

The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) bars employers from requesting, requiring, or using genetic information in hiring or employment decisions.

Question 4

An employer in a 'ban-the-box' jurisdiction wants to ask about criminal history. When is the earliest permissible stage to inquire?

Accepted Answer

After a conditional job offer has been extended

Answer

Ban-the-box laws typically require employers to defer criminal history inquiries until after a conditional offer of employment is made.

Question 5

What is a 'consumer report' under the FCRA?

Accepted Answer

Information compiled by a consumer reporting agency about a person's creditworthiness, character, or employment history

Answer

Under the FCRA, a consumer report is information collected by a consumer reporting agency (CRA) and used for employment, credit, or other eligibility decisions.

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USA Pre-Employment Screening 2