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Criminal Record Checks

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 4 Minutes Read September 25, 2020

Keeping criminal background checks in check: Privacy law limits on employee criminal background checks in B.C.

Criminal record checks are just one type of background check. Other background checks can include checks on identity, educational and professional qualifications, employment history, credit history, lawful entitlement to work in Canada and social media presence.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employment Standards / BC Criminal Records Review Act, criminal background checks, Criminal Record Checks, employment law, human rights code, Personal Information Protection Act, privacy law Leave a Comment

By Rubin Thomlinson LLP | 2 Minutes Read May 5, 2016

Conducting criminal record checks in Ontario – Changes, they are a-coming

On December 3, 2015, the Ontario Legislature passed the Police Record Checks Reform Act. The Act will come into force upon proclamation by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, which date has yet to be announced though it is expected to occur in the next few weeks. The Act would bring about a sea change in the manner in which criminal record checks are conducted.

Article by Rubin Thomlinson LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights, Privacy, Union Relations / criminal record, Criminal Record Checks, employment law, limiting disclosure of information, Police Record Checks Reform Act, vulnerable sectors checks

By Stringer LLP | 2 Minutes Read February 3, 2016

New limits on criminal records checks

The Ontario Government has passed legislation which imposes new restrictions on criminal record checks. All employers that rely on such checks should take note.

Article by Stringer LLP / Employee Relations, Human Rights, Privacy, Union Relations / An Act Respecting Police Records Checks, Criminal record and judicial matters checks, Criminal Record Checks, disclosure of non-conviction information, discrimination, duty to accommodate, employment law, mental health information, third party screening provider, Vulnerable sector checks

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