What do employers need to know about a potential employee? Typically, it is work history, education, criminal record, financial history, medical history, or the use of social media. However, any time an applicant's or employee's background information is used to making an employment decision, regardless of where the information came from, federal laws must be complied with to protect people from discrimination. Discrimination includes discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); and age (40 or older). Employment activities are enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulated by The Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Lester Rosen is an expert in all areas of employment screening. Tune in to get an update on the current laws and tips for instituting a comprehensive pre-employment screening process.