Criminal Background Checks in Manufacturing Industry: Managing Employers’ Legal Obligations
July 25th 2024 by Jackson Lewis P.C. @ www.jdspura.com
Smart hiring often includes a post-offer criminal background check on the job candidate to help employers make informed decisions. This practice can reveal potential employment risks like theft, workplace violence, or workplace substance abuse. Workers with a criminal record, however, can make up a diverse and motivated pool of talent for manufacturing employers in a tight labor market. Given the pressing need to fill critical manufacturing openings, employers must understand their obligations.