Background checks can be a hassle for HR, but a recent report shows why they’re still important.

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To keep employees and customers safe — and avoid “negligent hiring” lawsuits — many companies have policies against hiring convicted criminals for some jobs. But those policies can lead to their own legal problems.

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Tags: Background checks, convictions, criminal records, EEOC, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission