The Reference Check: Everything You Need To Know
Learn what reference checks are, how they stand apart from other background checks, their potential advantages and challenges, and some common types of questions employers ask.
Kentucky Background Checks
What are What are Kentucky background check and ban-the-box laws? background check and ban-the-box laws?
We update this overview of Kentucky background check laws and ban-the-box rules often. But laws change quickly, and we cannot guarantee all information is current. Always consult your attorney for legal advice.
- FCRA
- District Laws
- Ban-The-Box
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
In order to set a standard for hiring policies, the federal government created the Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, which monitors and protects both employers and job candidates.
State Laws
KRS Chapter 367.00 §310 – Consumer reporting agency records restriction
Our Take: In Kentucky, CRAs can only retain files on a criminal charge if the charge resulted in a conviction.
KRS 336.220
Our Take: An employer cannot require an employee to pay the cost of a medical exam OR the cost of furnishing any records
Ban-The-Box & Fair Hiring Laws
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC COMPANIES
Who Must Follow: This ban-the-box law applies only if you are a public sector employer in the executive branch for the State of Kentucky.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector, executive branch employers may only inquire into criminal history after contacting the applicant to offer an interview for the position.
LOCAL LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
See which Kentucky counties and cities have local ban-the-box and fair hiring laws.
