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May 1st, 2017 | Sterling
Background screening was not something that I gave any thought to until I started working at Sterling Talent Solutions. Sure, I had heard of companies doing it, but thought of it more in relation to executives, the financial industry or classified government work and not for employees like me. But since working here, as I have learned more about the employee background screening industry, I have learned there is much more to it than just a simple background check. Background screening is one of the many components to make sure a company hires the best candidate for the job.
With the variety of federal and provincial privacy and human rights laws in Canada, it is highly important to have a consistent and compliant background screening policy for your company. A background screening policy is a company’s first line of defence in cases of possible litigation. Having a process in place to request, receive and evaluate background checks will allow you to better defend your screening program.
There are many things to contemplate when putting together a background screening policy for your company from deciding the purpose to making sure your program is compliant with federal, provincial and sector-specific laws. Below are just a few of the items which you need to consider in an organization’s background screening program:
If you can answer the questions above, then you are well on the way to creating a compliant employee background screening policy for your organization. To find out more details on many steps to create this policy, download our Background Screening Policy Considerations in Canada Checklist. Sterling Talent Solutions is not a law firm and any materials or opinions presented are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Please consult with your legal counsel to obtain advice with respect to your particular situation.
Canadian Background Screening Compliance Checklist
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