Background Check Regulations

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Background checks, ban-the-box, fair chance laws, and credit checks are regulated by a variety of laws that dealers need to know when hiring. Further, some counties and New York City have their own special rules. Properly navigating these requirements can help dealers avoid lawsuits, fines, and penalties while helping to ensure you are hiring the best candidates.

Join Jim McGrath, III, Esq. of Bond Schoeneck and King as he talks attendees through the complex myriad of background check compliance rules.
 
Discussion Topics include: 

  • Reasons to conduct a background check.

  • Differences between criminal background checks and credit checks.

  • Should dealers conduct a background check on all candidates.

  • What obligations dealers have when a candidate or potential hire has a criminal history.

  • Special hiring rules for New York City dealers.

Presenters:

  • James E. McGrath, III, Esq., Bond, Schoeneck & King

Moderator:

  • Susan J. Bieber, Esq., Vice President – Dealer Service, GNYADA