The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has revised its enforcement guidance regarding the consideration of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This critical update, along with the increasing implementation of state and local “Ban the Box” legislation, is reshaping how employers across the nation conduct criminal background checks during the hiring process.
In this informative and actionable webinar, an industry expert will walk attendees through real-world examples and strategic steps to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Participants will gain a foundational understanding of the criminal justice system and how to navigate available records. The session will focus on immediate, no-cost tools and techniques that demonstrate good faith compliance with the EEOC’s guidance. Attendees will leave with a clear, practical roadmap to ensure their hiring practices are fair, legally compliant, and defensible.
Your Benefits For Attending:
- Understand longstanding court decisions and current EEOC guidance on the use of criminal records in hiring.
- Review how race and national origin discrimination issues intersect with background screening practices.
- Learn the critical distinctions between arrest and conviction records.
- Gain insight into how criminal records are maintained, accessed, and used by employers and background check firms.
- Understand the rationale behind Ban the Box initiatives and how to comply with their requirements.
- Explore disparate treatment and disparate impact under Title VII and how these concepts apply to criminal background checks.
- Break down the 2012 EEOC Guidance including key elements like “Targeted Screens” and “Individualized Assessments.”
- Learn recommended best practices for legal and fair background screening processes.
Why this webinar is a must-attend:
This session empowers HR professionals, hiring managers, and compliance officers with the knowledge and tools to make informed hiring decisions that are both legally sound and socially responsible. Stay ahead of changing regulations while protecting your organization from potential liability.
Who Should Attend?
- Human Resources (HR) Managers
- HR Directors
- HR Compliance Specialists
- Talent Acquisition / Recruiting Managers
- Employment Law Specialists
- Employee Relations Managers
- Background Screening / Recruitment Compliance Coordinators
- Risk Management Professionals
- Compliance Officers (HR & legal compliance)
- Legal Counsel / Corporate Attorneys
- Hiring Managers
- Workforce Administration Managers
- Payroll / HRIS Administrators
- Operations Managers (involved with hiring or compliance)
- Workplace Investigations Specialists
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Lawrence Hilton is an associate in the firm’s Charlotte office and has over ten years of legal experience.
Prior to joining Fisher Phillips, Lawrence served as an Assistant United States Attorney in The United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana. While at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he managed a caseload, which included the prosecution of multinational drug organizations, complex fraud, death penalty, and human trafficking cases. Prior to leaving the U.S. Attorney’s Office he served as the Human Trafficking Coordinator for the Southern District of Indiana. Lawrence has extensive trial experience, having tried over 60 felony jury trials.
During his time at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he received multiple recognitions for excellence in criminal prosecution including the Trailblazer Award commending creative investigative leadership by the United States Department of Justice, Commendation for Outstanding Contributions in the field of Drug Law Enforcement for the successful prosecution of Operation Fat Ivan by the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Victim Assistance Award recognizing extraordinary efforts in working with crime victims by the United States Department of Justice.
Additionally, Lawrence has served as an assistant professor at Miami University, Farmer School of Business, an adjunct professor at Indiana University’s School of Law and School of Criminal Justice, and Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law. He currently assists in coaching the Furman University mock trial team and regularly conducts trainings across the country related to trial advocacy.