Ask The Experts: Can Employers Screen Job Applicants Based on Criminal Records?

Authors

Brenda V. Smith, American University Washington College of LawFollow
Mark Huffman

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

8-4-2014

Abstract

An employer’s use of a job applicant's criminal history in making employment decisions may, in some instances, violate the prohibition against employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Source Publication

Evolution Finance, Inc.'s WalletHub

Recommended Citation

Smith, Brenda V. and Huffman, Mark, "Ask The Experts: Can Employers Screen Job Applicants Based on Criminal Records?" (2014). Popular Media. 305.
https://digitalcommons.wcl.american.edu/pub_disc_media/305