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    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.