Legal Question in Employment Law in Minnesota
I had a 7 year background check performed on me. Two felonies from 1998 were sent to my prospective employer. is this legal?
Asked on 6/17/11, 2:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Yes, there is no law prohibiting an employer from going back as far as it wishes in conducting a criminal background check. In addition, there would be no other restriction if another company conducted the search on the employer's behalf.
Answered on 6/18/11, 8:48 am