Background checks – when, how and why?

Join our Commercial and Employment associates as they guide you through the ins and outs of background checks! 

Feeling confused about background checks in relation to GDPR? You’re not alone! Fortunately, help is at hand - our Commercial and Employment expert lawyers will guide you through this very interesting and topical subject, which includes the following:

  • General employment and GDPR aspects to consider in relation to background check/screenings; 

  • The ability to use a screening company and/or a third party service provider;

  • A practical guide explaining (i) the purpose of background checks/screenings, (ii) how to perform an appropriate background check/screening, (iii) when should background checks/screenings take place to be in a position to act, and (iv) how should an employer act in case the background check/screening is not clean; and

  • How to deal with sensitive personal data.

Sit down, relax, and watch the full webinar here... or go straight to the quick video clips from the case studies/practical examples provided during the webinar below:

Criminal record checks

Criminal records

 

Social Media 

Social media

 

Reference/ Experience/ Education 

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Credit checks

Credit checks

 

Medical Examinations/drug tests

Medical examinations

 

Check list

Check list


Are you interested to know more or have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact our Swedish Employment team, here

 

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