NYC Local Law 37 of 2015 impacts employers ability to use consumer credit information. This article provides a guide to help companies navigate this new change which goes into effect on Sept. 3, 2015.
An international background check is likely to take longer than a domestic check. Expect five days to three weeks for an international background check. Background investigations in some countries might come through sooner, and a few could take longer.
Every employer who orders background checks on job candidates or current employees should have a written background check policy.
A written background check policy must be:
Based on legal requirements.
Thorough.
Fair.
Applied uniformly
