Understanding SSN Traces: The Complete Guide
Find out what an SSN Trace does and why it’s an important part of the background check process. We answer employer FAQs and break down what you need to know.
We update this overview of Louisiana 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.
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.
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Our Take: An employer cannot pass costs for background check, fingerprinting, medical records to potential employee.
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC COMPANIES
Who Must Follow: This ban-the-box law applies only if you are a public sectoremployer for the State of Louisiana and you are hiring for an “unclassified” position.
Timing of Inquiry: Public sector employers for the state of Louisiana may only inquire into criminal history after the first interview, or if no interview is conducted, after a conditional offer.
Adverse action implications:
LOCAL LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
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