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.
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We update this overview of Missouri 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.
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
Who must follow: This ban-the-box law applies only to public sector employers in executive branch for the State of Missouri.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector employers in the executive branch for the State of Missouri may not inquire into criminal history on the job application.
Adverse action implications: None
LOCAL LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
See which Missouri counties and cities have local ban-the-box and fair hiring laws.
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.
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