How To Do A Background Check For Employment
Learn how to run a background check in these 5 steps. We show you how to make informed and fair hiring decisions while remaining compliant.
Utah Background Checks
What are Utah employment background check laws?
We update this overview of Utah 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)
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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 Utah, including counties and municipalities in the state.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector employers for the state of Utah may only inquire into criminal history during the initial interview or later; or, if no interview is conducted, until a conditional offer of employment.
