Avoiding Legal Landmines When Screening Job Applicants

Pennsylvania Bar Institute (Philadelphia, PA)

2.25.16

Debbie Sandler, Partner in the Labor and Employment Group, speaks on the panel, "Financial and Criminal Background Checks." The panel discusses how employers can get the information they need and avoid costly litigation. 

• Understand the legal framework related to criminal and financial background checks
• Delve into the Fair Credit Reporting Act and understand an employer’s obligations when using a third party reporting service
• Know what employers can and can’t do when using social media to screen job applicants