Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Work: Do Americans Really Care?
GoodHire uncovers how US employees feel about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
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We update this overview of Rhode Island 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 to all public sector employers for the state of Rhode Island and all private sector employers in Rhode Island who have at least 4 employees.
Timing of inquiry: Employers in the state of Rhode Island may only inquire into criminal history during the first interview with the applicant or later.
LOCAL LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
See which Rhode Island counties and cities have local ban-the-box and fair hiring laws.
GoodHire uncovers how US employees feel about workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
OIG background checks are one type of healthcare sanctions screening that employers may conduct to mitigate risk and maintain eligibility for federal programs.
A 10-panel drug test screens for the presence of prescription and illicit drugs to help employers maintain a safe, productive workplace.