On January 19, 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that background checks were a reasonable way for the government to investigate applicants and employees to ensure a secure worksite and to employ competent and reliable employees. Read more

While urging cautious use of arrest records, the EEOC suggested employers evaluate the hiring of applicants with criminal records and the risks they may pose by relating the nature of the crime to the nature of the job and how long ago the offense was committed. Read more