This whitepaper explains the importance of individualized assessments in fair hiring practices. Employers must consider the context around criminal records rather than automatically disqualifying candidates. Guided by EEOC’s “Green factors,” assessments evaluate the offense nature, time elapsed, and job relevance. Ban-the-box laws further support this approach. Employers must follow proper adverse action steps and consider continuous screening to avoid negligent hiring or retention. GHRR’s Clairiti platform combines AI with human oversight for compliant, fair, and efficient background screening.

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