Briefly explain your overall understanding of conducting employee background checks. Why are they done?

There exist many fundamental legal concerns surrounding recruiting for US companies and the overall hiring processes within organizations. A current review of the company’s HR policies and procedures centered on employment law reveals some possible opportunities to improve the overall recruitment and hiring process. More pinpointed opportunities exist in background checks, employment tests, and hiring and promotions. If not properly administered, these areas may cause employment law issues within the company.

Write a six to eight (6-8) page paper in which you:

(1) Briefly explain your overall understanding of conducting employee background checks. Why are they done? Why are they important? Be clear with your discussion.

(2) Identify and discuss at least two (2) types of background checks you believe most organizations conduct and explain how you will ensure the types you select are properly administered in the company.

(3) List and describe at least five (5) employee drug testing procedures you should ensure in order to comply with state drug testing laws. How would you ensure adherence to the procedures?

(4) Briefly discuss your understanding of bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ), affirmative action preferences, and promotions. Then, identify at least three (3) actions you would take to avoid employment law issues with these topics. Be specific.