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Minnesota Background Checks | NCS

Written by tammy | Jan 4, 2024 9:02:24 PM

 

 

 

 

Background Checks

NCS makes navigating Minnesota background checks easier! Whether you work in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy production or a different industry, background checks are a critical part of the hiring process.

 

 

Accessing Criminal Records

In Minnesota, it is legal for private and public employers to conduct inquiries about an applicant’s criminal history as part of the pre-employment background screening process; this includes reviewing conviction records. NCS makes reading reports easy. Our criminal background checks report convictions and serious pending cases that belong to your applicant.

Employers are not allowed to ask about or consider arrest records that have been expunged, pertain to charges that have been dropped or dismissed or did not lead to conviction may not access sealed records, or require candidates to disclose details regarding arrests or convictions that were expunged from their criminal record. In fact, employers are required to specifically inform candidates that they are under no obligation to share any information regarding expunged charges.

Minnesota also expands upon the adverse action requirements at the federal level with additional provisions if a public-sector employer withdraws an employment offer because of information that appears on a background check. The employer must notify the candidate in writing with the following information:

  • The reasons for denial
  • How the candidate may file a complaint or grievance
  • The earliest date the candidate may reapply for the position
  • Assurance that evidence of rehabilitation will be considered when they reapply

 

 

 

 

Drug Screening


With a few easy steps, your employees can schedule their drug screen at a collection site they choose at a time that is convenient for them. DOT testing and random testing are also available.

 

 

Electronic Form I-9 & E-Verify Management

NCS can help you comply with the law with our easy-to-use system that guides and stores new hire Form I-9s online and returns E-Verify results instantly.

 

 

 

Ban the Box Policies – Minnesota

Minnesota has adopted a statewide ban-the-box law that impacts many public and private sector employers. Under the law, employers cannot ask about a candidate’s criminal history on a job application. They must wait until the candidate is selected for an interview or receives a conditional offer of employment — if no interview is required.





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