Criminal record checks in the workplace
An employer may request a criminal record check for the purpose of attaining relevant information about a prospective employee’s current or past criminal charges.
police record checks
What employers should know about conducting police record checks
The Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 standardized police record checks in Ontario as of November 1st 2018. Ontario Employers who conduct police record checks in regards to hiring employees or other purposes must know the requirements of this new legislation:
New rules regarding police record checks: Employers take note
On November 1, 2018, Bill 113, Police Record Checks Reform Act, 2015 will come into effect in Ontario. Employers should take steps now to ensure that their police record checks policy and procedures are in compliance with the new standardized procedure.
