Interview with Montserrat Miller of Arnall Golden & Gregory

Background Screening Tips & Tech

Montserrat Miller of Arnall Golden & Gregory joins the podcast!
Montserrat is a partner at Arnall Golden & Gregory and she is co-chair of the background screening industry team

She is certified by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) as Certified Information Privacy Professionals in both the designations for the United States and European Union (CIPP/US and CIPP/E).

AGG is a recognized member in good standing with the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA).

She recently spoke on legal panel at the Tazworks user group

1)

Practical guidance on authorizations and disclosures

Arnold v. DMG Mori-

2)

California Court decision and Michigan change restricting searches by full date of birth

Discussion around reasonable diligence and ways to verify records.

3)

Illinois Law restricting use of criminal history- Interactive Assessment requirement

· SB 1480 requires an employer to conduct an “interactive assessment,” which takes into account the following mitigating factors, prior to disqualifying an applicant or employee because of a conviction record:

· The length of time since the conviction;

· The number of convictions that appear on the conviction record;

· The nature and severity of the conviction and its relationship to the safety and security of others;

· The facts or circumstances surrounding the conviction;

· The age of the employee at the time of the conviction; and

· Evidence of rehabilitation efforts.

LINK TO ARTICLE

https://www.agg.com/news-insights/publications/illinois-employers-take-note-human-rights-law-expanded-to-require-interactive-assessments-when-considering-conviction-records-for-employment-screening-purposes/

Have a listen to AGG Talks Background Screening - the new podcast hosted by Montserrat Miller & Kevin Coy.