Federal Background Checks: Essential Guide for Employers & Individuals
Before bringing aboard a new employee, particularly someone in a position where they’re handling finances, you may want to conduct a federal criminal background check.
Nebraska Background Checks
What are Nebraska employment background check laws?
We update this overview of Nebraska 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
- 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.
Ban-The-Box & Fair Hiring Laws
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
Who must follow: This ban-the-box law applies only to public sector employers for the State of Nebraska and its cities and counties.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector employers in Nebraska may not inquire into criminal history until after the employer has determined the applicant meets the minimum employment qualifications.