Background Checks

Why Conduct Background Checks? INDIANA UNIVERSITY 1

Why Conduct Background Checks?  Verify credentials related to employment decisions  Protect IU students, employees and visitors  Protect IU funds, property, and assets  Required for all new Staff and Temporary employees INDIANA UNIVERSITY 2

What does a Background Check Verify?  criminal history check*  sex and violent offender registry*  credit history check  tax payment check INDIANA UNIVERSITY 3

Necessary to Proceed with a Background Check Completed application with disclosure of convictions OLA University Approved Application Form Signed Background Check Consent Statement Applicant’s SSN & DOB “Failure to provide consent or the required information will result in the withdrawal of any offer of employment.” INDIANA UNIVERSITY 4

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Criminal Background Check INDIANA UNIVERSITY 6 No Court Records (Convictions) HireRight Notifies Initiator Department Finalizes Hire

Criminal Background Check INDIANA UNIVERSITY 7 Court Record Found Campus HR Notifies Candidate Hiring Department to Discuss

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Criminal Background Check Conviction INDIANA UNIVERSITY 10 ConvictionFalsification No Employment

Criminal Background Check Conviction INDIANA UNIVERSITY 11 ConvictionDisclosure ?

Criminal Background Check Conviction INDIANA UNIVERSITY 12 End Relationship Continue Relationship Type of job Time passed since offense Nature or gravity of conviction

ConfidentialityConfidentiality  All Background Check results are confidential  Integrity of candidate/employee  Integrity of the University INDIANA UNIVERSITY 13

New Indiana Law House Enrollment Act 1482:  Seal arrest record;  Expunge certain convictions;  Prohibits an employer from discriminating against such persons by refusing to hire  Restricts an employer’s ability to request information from applicants regarding criminal convictions that have been expunged INDIANA UNIVERSITY 14

New Indiana Law INDIANA UNIVERSITY 15