You Found a Conviction on an Applicant's Background Check: Now What?

Most employers don't know there's a legally required process before rejecting a candidate with a criminal record. In this video, Matt Rogers (founder of iprospectcheck.com) breaks down exactly how employers must evaluate a criminal record that appears on a background check, what an individualized assessment is, and how to build a compliant, documented process that protects your company from discrimination claims and lawsuits. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: 0:00 - The $10,000 hiring mistake employers make 01:37 - What is an individualized assessment? 2:28 - Is it legally required? Federal vs. state law 2:45 - States and cities with Fair Chance assessment requirements 3:33 - The EEOC's 3 Green Factors explained 4:46 - How to build a compliant assessment process at your company 5:25 - Ban the Box timing rules 5:48 - Pre-adverse action notice requirements (FCRA) 6:27 - How to handle candidate rehabilitation evidence 7:07 - This can save your company if a discrimination claim is ever filed ✅ NEED COMPLIANT BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR YOUR BUSINESS? https://iprospectcheck.com/get-a-quote/ Learn more: https://iprospectcheck.com/individual... #backgroundcheck #individualizedassessment #fairchancehiring #hrcompliance #eeoc #hiring #criminalrecords #fcra #iprospectcheck #backgroundscreening #hrlaw #backgroundcheckforemployment ___________________________________________________________________________________ Legal Disclaimer: I am not an attorney. Laws and regulations change frequently and may vary by jurisdiction. You should not rely on the information in this video as a substitute for obtaining professional legal advice tailored to your specific situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney or other licensed professional regarding any legal questions or concerns you may have.