Behavioral Science and Psychology

This book addresses the use of criminal history screening in employment decisions, assessing strategies for making fair and valid employment decisions. Contributors include a multidisciplinary range of experts from I/O psychology, criminology, Human Resources, government enforcement, and law.Among the topics covered:Discrimination and related legal riskLegal analysis of negligent hiring and related risksLegal analysis of employment discriminationCurrent Human Resources practicesAlternative strategies for reducing riskUsing Criminal History for Employee Screening will serve as a definitive resource for the appropriate and ethical use of criminal history screenings, and will be of use for researchers in I/O psychology and criminology, as well as business professionals in Human Resources and legal fields.