Letter To EEOC Urges Input From Background Check Providers & Users

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is planning to make changes to guidance on the employer use of background checks.

Earlier this year, I submitted an official "public comments" to the EEOC on behalf of NCISS regarding the proposed limitations on credit checks. Our Legislative Advocate Larry Sabbath also met with EEOC officials recently to explain why our continued access to both criminal and credit histories are critical to maintaining a safe workplace.

Today, Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY), the Ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, wrote the attached letter to the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Senator Enzi urged the EEOC to use an open process that allows input by outside parties prior to making any changes to its guidelines on the use of background checks. The EEOC is expected to issue new guidelines on the use of the histories early next year.

NCISS is working with two business coalitions to help maintain our access to these vital reports. The Legislative Committee and I will continue to keep you apprised of developments affecting our profession.