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Individualized Assessment
The EEOC-recommended analysis of a specific candidate's circumstances before denial.
Definition
An individualized assessment is the case-by-case analysis the EEOC's 2012 Enforcement Guidance recommends — and several states (NY, NJ, CA, CT, IL, HI, MA, WA, MN) require — before denying employment based on a criminal record. It weighs the nature and gravity of the offense, time elapsed, and the nature of the job. SafestHires automates the worksheet and stores it with the report for audit defense.
Related terms
- Article 23-A (NY Correction Law) — New York's eight-factor analysis before disqualifying a candidate for a conviction.
- Adverse Action — Any hiring decision based on a consumer report; FCRA §615 requires a two-step notice process.
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