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In addition, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) also has rules governing the use of employee background checks. One such EEOC directive prohibits an employer from denying employment to an ex-criminal offender unless it is a business necessity as determined by weighing three factors: (1) the nature and gravity of the offense; (2) the amount of time that has passed since the conviction or completion of a sentence; and (3) the nature of the job in question. It is your responsibility to ensure that your company's HR director, or other person in charge of hiring, fully understands the laws governing how an employer may utilize the information provided by Screen2Hire.com.

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