ACA Responds to EEOC Call for Comments on Criminal Background Checks and Hiring

The Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) conducted a hearing on July 26, 2011 to examine the use of criminal background checks in hiring. It was an open hearing and representatives of the American Camp Association (ACA)  attended.  The Commission heard testimony both in support of and in opposition to employers using criminal background checks in their hiring and screening processes.  Below are the relevant links and ACA's response.

Background Information

• EEOC Hearing on 7/26/11: EEOC to Examine Arrest and Conviction Records as a Hiring Barrier
• EEOC Press Release: Striking the Balance Between Workplace Fairness and Workplace Safety

American Camp Association Response and Resources

• ACA Response: Letter to the EEOC from ACA CEO, Peg Smith
• ACA Public Policy Position Paper on Criminal Background Checks
• ACA Criminal Background Checks Information and Guidance for Camps
• ACA Criminal Background Check Resources