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Nebraska Employment Screening Laws

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Employers that are either located in Nebraska or hiring Nebraska residents must abide by the Federal FCRA, and applicable Nebraska 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 Nebraska state laws. This page also contains steps an end-user must take to stay in compliance with Nebraska 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 Nebraska state laws, please consult your legal counsel.

Employment Background Check Laws In Nebraska:

Nebraska Revised Statute 48-202: Public employer; applicant; disclosure of criminal record or history; limitation.

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Public employers may not inquire into an applicant’s criminal history until that employer has determined that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications required for employment. Questions regarding criminal history may not be on the employer’s application or be made in the initial stage of the employment process.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a public employer shall not ask an applicant for employment to disclose, orally or in writing, information concerning the applicant’s criminal record or history, including any inquiry on any employment application, until the public employer has determined the applicant meets the minimum employment qualifications.

(2) This section does not apply to any law enforcement agency, to any position for which a public employer is required by federal or state law to conduct a criminal history record information check, or to any position for which federal or state law specifically disqualifies an applicant with a criminal background.

(3)(a) This section does not prevent a public employer that is a school district or educational service unit from requiring an applicant for employment to disclose an applicant’s criminal record or history relating to sexual or physical abuse.

(b) This section does not prevent a public employer from preparing or delivering an employment application that conspicuously states that a criminal history record information check is required by federal law, state law, or the employer’s policy.

(c) This section does not prevent a public employer from conducting a criminal history record information check after the public employer has determined that the applicant meets the minimum employment qualifications.

(4) For purposes of this section:

(a) Law enforcement agency means an agency or department of this state or of any political subdivision of this state which is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime, the enforcement of the penal, traffic, or highway laws of this state or any political subdivision of this state, and the enforcement of arrest warrants. Law enforcement agency includes a police department, an office of the town marshal, an office of the county sheriff, the Nebraska State Patrol, and any department to which a deputy state sheriff is assigned as provided in section 84-106; and

(b) Public employer means an agency or department of this state or of any political subdivision of this state.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):

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.

Nebraska Revised Statute 48-202: Public employer; applicant; disclosure of criminal record or history; limitation.

Public employers may not inquire into an applicant’s criminal history until that employer has determined that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications required for employment. Questions regarding criminal history may not be on the employer’s application or be made in the initial stage of the employment process.


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.

Court Fees:

County: Court Fee: County: Court Fee: County: Court Fee:
Adams $0.00 Antelope $0.00 Arthur $0.00
Banner $0.00 Blaine $0.00 Boone $0.00
Box Butte $0.00 Boyd $0.00 Brown $0.00
Buffalo $0.00 Burt $0.00 Butler $0.00
Cass $0.00 Cedar $0.00 Chase $0.00
Cherry $0.00 Cheyenne $0.00 Clay $0.00
Colfax $0.00 Cuming $0.00 Custer $0.00
Dakota $0.00 Dawes $0.00 Dawson $0.00
Deuel $0.00 Dixon $0.00 Dodge $0.00
Douglas $0.00 Dundy $0.00 Fillmore $0.00
Franklin $0.00 Frontier $0.00 Furnas $0.00
Gage $0.00 Garden $0.00 Garfield $0.00
Gosper $0.00 Grant $0.00 Greeley $0.00
Hall $0.00 Hamilton $0.00 Harlan $0.00
Hayes $0.00 Hitchcock $0.00 Holt $0.00
Hooker $0.00 Howard $0.00 Jefferson $0.00
Johnson $0.00 Kearney $0.00 Keith $0.00
Keya Paha $0.00 Kimball $0.00 Knox $0.00
Lancaster $0.00 Lincoln $0.00 Logan $0.00
Loup $0.00 Madison $0.00 Mcpherson $0.00
Merrick $0.00 Morrill $0.00 Nance $0.00
Nemaha $0.00 Nuckolls $0.00 Otoe $0.00
Pawnee $0.00 Perkins $0.00 Phelps $0.00
Pierce $0.00 Platte $0.00 Polk $0.00
Red Willow $0.00 Richardson $0.00 Rock $0.00
Saline $0.00 Sarpy $0.00 Saunders $0.00
Scotts Bluff $0.00 Seward $0.00 Sheridan $0.00
Sherman $0.00 Sioux $0.00 Stanton $0.00
Thayer $0.00 Thomas $0.00 Thurston $0.00
Valley $0.00 Washington $0.00 Wayne $0.00
Webster $0.00 Wheeler $0.00 York $0.00

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