Los Angeles Attorney Reviews California Background Check Laws

In her bylined piece for L.A. Biz titled “Here's a roadmap to navigating background check laws,” Anet Drapalski examines the California laws on background checks and offers some guidance for employers to navigate the nuanced laws. Anet covers topics including investigative consumer reports, criminal history, and credit reports, explaining what each means and what employers must do to satisfy requirements. 

Anet concludes her article with best practice tips for employers to help ensure compliance. She recommends that employers should, among other things, eliminate all questions regarding criminal convictions on applications and refrain from asking questions about an applicant’s creditworthiness or salary history.            

To read the full article, visit L.A. Biz.