How to Conduct Legal Background Checks
Richard F. Verstegen
Your Background Checks Might Be Illegal. Learn How to Comply With Current Laws and Regulations
While recent incidents of workplace violence have increased employers’ desire for background checks, new laws and regulations limit their use. You must be aware of the legal implications, particularly when you want to deny employment to an applicant with an arrest or conviction.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has cautioned employers from having policies or practices that screen individuals based on criminal records, which may amount to disparate impact discrimination. You need to know how to navigate the fine line to keep your organization safe.
Employment law expert Rick Verstegen will outline the best practices for conducting background checks. You will learn how to navigate today’s legal restrictions without abandoning your organization’s commitment to safety and integrity.
Course Outline
Meet the Expert
Richard F. Verstegen
For over twenty years, Richard "Rick" Verstegen has served as a lead attorney and trusted partner for educational institutions. As a partner with Boardman & Clark LLP, he advises clients on a wide range of complex legal issues, including contract negotiations, labor relations, employment law, Title IX, and governance. He has established close partnerships with his clients, developing creative solutions that address legal challenges while supporting the institution's core objectives.
Rick's extensive experience includes representing clients on matters before the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, the Wisconsin Equal Rights Division, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court. He frequently provides training for state and national organizations, such as the Wisconsin Association of School Boards, and has authored numerous publications for legal and educational associations. Prior to entering private practice, he also worked in the University of Wisconsin Athletic Department on NCAA compliance issues.
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Credits
Training Includes
The How to Conduct Legal Background Checks course includes the following:
Two Year Course Access
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- Course access for 2 full years
- All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session
Class Experience
Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.
Resources
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Attendance Certificate
All sessions include an Attendance Certificate
