Event Details
The Use of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions
| Date: | October 10, 2013, 11:30am – 1:00pm |
| Organizer: | Flathead Valley Chapter Society Human Resource Management (SHRM) |
| Location: | NEW LOCATION!!! Red Lion Hotel 20 N Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 |
| Price: | Non-Member $24 (Includes Lunch) |
| Event Type: | Meeting |
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Program Description:
During this presentation, HR Professionals will learn employment law and case law regarding using criminal background checks in employment decisions. The following key points will be addressed:
- The Benefits and Drawbacks to Using Background Checks
- The legality of refusing to hire an applicant who has been convicted of a crime
- The legality of refusing to hire an applicant who has an arrest record
- Considerations when drafting policies regarding background checks
Presenter Information:
Angela Jacobs has been practicing in the Flathead Valley since 2002 and has been a partner with Hammer, Hewitt, Jacobs and Quinn since 2004. Her firm represents a variety of insurance companies, businesses and individuals. Angela’s practice focuses on municipality defense, appellate work and employment law.
