Ensuring Fairness and Compliance in Background Checks

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the limitations, laws, and best practices surrounding background checks in the hiring process. Participants will learn how to conduct background checks in a non-discriminatory manner, comply with Ban the Box laws and Fair Chance Acts, navigate privacy laws, minimize employer liability, and implement prudent hiring practices. The course emphasizes the importance of fairness, transparency, and compliance to create an inclusive and risk-minimized hiring process. Participants will gain valuable insights into the timing, types, and documentation of background checks, disclosure of results, and addressing cannabis testing in states where it is legal. Through practical examples and case studies, participants will develop the skills necessary to conduct thorough background checks while safeguarding candidates' rights and mitigating potential legal risks.

President of RennickBarrett Recruiting, a Certified Small Business & M/WBE employment search firm.
Vinette Morris is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in executive recruitment and legal services. Currently serving as the President of RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC since October 2007, Vinette has played a pivotal role in connecting employers and job-seekers in various industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and aviation/aerospace. With a career spanning over 15 years and 8 months in this executive placement firm based in Palm Desert, California, Vinette has demonstrated exceptional skills in identifying top talent and facilitating successful matches between employers and candidates. Before venturing into the executive recruitment field, Vinette Morris excelled as an Attorney at the Law Office of Vinette Morris Hudson from August 1996 to September 2007. During her tenure of 11 years and 2 months, she displayed a deep understanding of legal intricacies and provided valuable counsel to clients. Her expertise encompassed diverse areas of law, with a particular focus on contracts and construction litigation. Prior to her work at her private practice, Vinette Morris served as an Assistant City Attorney at the City of Orlando. From 1990 to 1996, she contributed her legal acumen to the city's operations, handling a variety of matters related to contracts and construction litigation. Her time at the City of Orlando allowed her to gain valuable experience in municipal law and provided a solid foundation for her subsequent legal career. Vinette Morris is recognized for her exceptional skills in client representation, strategic thinking, and relationship building. Her professional journey reflects a strong commitment to excellence and a passion for connecting talented professionals with fulfilling career opportunities. With a proven track record in both the legal and executive recruitment domains, Vinette Morris continues to make significant contributions to the professional landscape.

Podcast Host | LearnFormula
Born in New Zealand, educated in England, and now a Canadian citizen living in Toronto, Steve is truly a ‘global citizen’. After a 38-year career in financial services, covering the wealth management spectrum, Steve draws on his experience in client discovery when interviewing podcast guests to generate a vibrant dialogue that draws on the expertise of his guests. Steve is a graduate of the University of Liverpool, is a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and a trained Family Enterprise Adviser. Steve is married to Tiffany, with a blended family of 6 children. In his spare time, he pursues a variety of adventure-based activities, including cycling, hiking, kayaking as well as winter and summer camping.