Employment Background Checks

Employment background checks are being conducted by employers more frequently than in the past. The increase in electronic data privacy requirements necessitates employers being more diligent when hiring workers who are accessing and managing personal data.

In addition, companies are concerned about negligent hiring lawsuits where employers can be held responsible for injuries caused by an employee, if they did not check the employee's background. Employers are also concerned about hiring responsible employees. Your credit history is important to employers because it an indication of how responsible you are.

What do you do if your employment history is shaky or your credit needs repairing? Zachary Hummel, Partner in the New York office of Bryan Cave LLP who represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law, shares his perspective on the best strategies for job seekers when it comes to job applications and employment background checks.

• Employment Background Checks
• Employment Law
• What Employers Check