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Employers that are either located in Kentucky or hiring Kentucky residents must abide by the Federal FCRA, and applicable Kentucky state employment laws.
This page was created to provide a simple explanation of what an end-user of a background screening report (also known as consumer report) can use in order to be in compliance with Kentucky state laws. This page also contains steps an end-user must take to stay in compliance with Kentucky state laws.
Please keep in mind that the EEOC must always be taken into consideration when a hiring decision is to be made. The EEOC has provided guidance on how employers can use criminal records during the hiring process. This regulation was issued on April 25, 2012. The EEOC requires employers to individually review each applicant or employee that may be disqualified due to a criminal record. This also follows the regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Additionally, the EEOC wants to undertake an adverse action process similar to that of the FCRA. They want to add a pre-adverse action process of their own. Although employers already have an adverse action process that is specific to information contained in consumer reports, the EEOC's adverse action process may be different.
The information that is provided on this page does not discuss requirements under the EEOC nor does it explain how to use criminal records that fall under the regulation of the EEOC. It is suggested that compliance with the EEOC be discussed with legal counsel.
For more detailed information on Kentucky state laws, please consult your legal counsel.
Kentucky Revised Statutes §367.310: Consumer reporting agency records restriction. |
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Consumer reporting agencies may only maintain information on criminal charges if those charges resulted in a conviction.
No consumer reporting agency shall maintain any information in its files relating to any charge in a criminal case, in any court of this Commonwealth, unless the charge has resulted in a conviction.
Kentucky Revised Statutes §336.220: Cost of medical examination required by employer. |
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Employers are prohibited from requiring any applicant to pay for, and provide, any of their own records (medical, criminal history, etc).
(1) It shall be unlawful for any employer to require any employee or applicant for employment to pay the cost of a medical examination or the cost of furnishing any records required by the employer as a condition of employment.
(2) As used in this section:
(a) The term “employer” means and includes an individual, a partnership, an association, a corporation, a legal representative, trustee, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, and any common carrier by rail, motor, water, air or express company doing business in or operating within the state.
(b) The term “employee” means and includes every person who may be permitted, required or directed by any employer, as defined in paragraph
(a) of this subsection, in consideration of direct or indirect gain or profit, to engage in any employment.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a set of federal guidelines that helps regulate hiring practices. The FCRA was created to ensure privacy, accuracy, and fairness of consumer information. The FCRA accomplishes this by having a set standard for collecting, disseminating, and using consumer information.
Employers obtaining consumer reports for background screening purposes must follow specific procedures. For example, employers must disclose to the candidate what the background screening is, what information it includes, and how they intend to use it. They must obtain the written consent of the candidate before obtaining a background screening. They may not misuse the information contained in the background screening. There are also strict procedures an employer must follow should they decide not to hire a potential candidate based on the information in the background screening.
The purpose of the FCRA is to help protect employers, employees, and potential job candidates.
Disclaimer
This material is time sensitive. Contact us for updates. This information is subject to frequent change through legislative and court action.
All materials in this page and accompanying information are for general educational purposes and not intended to provide legal, scientific or medical advice. Consult with an appropriate professional to address specific issues.
No additional “Ban the Box” state or local laws to consider. Please keep in mind that laws are always changing, and we recommend that you seek legal counsel for the most up-to-date legal information.
Disclaimer
This material is time sensitive. Contact us for updates. This information is subject to frequent change through legislative and court action.
All materials in this page and accompanying information are for general educational purposes and not intended to provide legal, scientific or medical advice. Consult with an appropriate professional to address specific issues.
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| Adair | $0.00 | Allen | $0.00 | Anderson | $25.00 |
| Ballard | $0.00 | Barren | $0.00 | Bath | $0.00 |
| Bell | $0.00 | Boone | $0.00 | Bourbon | $0.00 |
| Boyd | $0.00 | Boyle | $0.00 | Bracken | $0.00 |
| Breathitt | $0.00 | Breckinridge | $0.00 | Bullitt | $0.00 |
| Butler | $0.00 | Caldwell | $0.00 | Calloway | $0.00 |
| Campbell | $0.00 | Carlisle | $0.00 | Carroll | $0.00 |
| Carter | $0.00 | Casey | $0.00 | Christian | $0.00 |
| Clark | $0.00 | Clay | $0.00 | Clinton | $0.00 |
| Crittenden | $0.00 | Cumberland | $0.00 | Daviess | $0.00 |
| Edmonson | $0.00 | Elliott | $0.00 | Estill | $0.00 |
| Fayette | $0.00 | Fleming | $0.00 | Floyd | $0.00 |
| Franklin | $0.00 | Fulton | $0.00 | Gallatin | $0.00 |
| Garrard | $0.00 | Grant | $0.00 | Graves | $0.00 |
| Grayson | $0.00 | Green | $0.00 | Greenup | $0.00 |
| Hancock | $0.00 | Hardin | $0.00 | Harlan | $0.00 |
| Harrison | $0.00 | Hart | $0.00 | Henderson | $0.00 |
| Henry | $0.00 | Hickman | $0.00 | Hopkins | $0.00 |
| Jackson | $0.00 | Jefferson | $0.00 | Jessamine | $0.00 |
| Johnson | $0.00 | Kenton | $0.00 | Knott | $0.00 |
| Knox | $0.00 | Larue | $0.00 | Laurel | $0.00 |
| Lawrence | $0.00 | Lee | $0.00 | Leslie | $0.00 |
| Letcher | $0.00 | Lewis | $0.00 | Lincoln | $0.00 |
| Livingston | $0.00 | Logan | $0.00 | Lyon | $0.00 |
| Madison | $0.00 | Magoffin | $0.00 | Marion | $0.00 |
| Marshall | $0.00 | Martin | $0.00 | Mason | $0.00 |
| Mccracken | $0.00 | Mccreary | $0.00 | Mclean | $0.00 |
| Meade | $0.00 | Menifee | $0.00 | Mercer | $0.00 |
| Metcalfe | $0.00 | Monroe | $0.00 | Montgomery | $0.00 |
| Morgan | $0.00 | Muhlenberg | $0.00 | Nelson | $0.00 |
| Nicholas | $0.00 | Ohio | $0.00 | Oldham | $0.00 |
| Owen | $0.00 | Owsley | $0.00 | Pendleton | $0.00 |
| Perry | $0.00 | Pike | $0.00 | Powell | $0.00 |
| Pulaski | $0.00 | Robertson | $0.00 | Rockcastle | $0.00 |
| Rowan | $0.00 | Russell | $0.00 | Scott | $0.00 |
| Shelby | $0.00 | Simpson | $0.00 | Spencer | $0.00 |
| Taylor | $0.00 | Todd | $0.00 | Trigg | $0.00 |
| Trimble | $0.00 | Union | $0.00 | Warren | $0.00 |
| Washington | $0.00 | Wayne | $0.00 | Webster | $0.00 |
| Whitley | $0.00 | Wolfe | $0.00 | Woodford | $0.00 |
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