Credit checks can assist employers in making informed recruitment or employment decisions for positions where financial responsibility or access to financial information is relevant, subject to applicable legal requirements.

Labour Quest assists employers with appropriate employee screening processes and documentation.

Risk of non-compliance:
Improper use of credit information can create privacy, discrimination and employment-law risks. Employers may also face complaints or legal challenges where screening is conducted without an appropriate basis or process.

Criminal record screening may be appropriate for certain positions where the nature of the job creates legitimate safety, security, trust or integrity considerations.

Labour Quest assists employers with appropriate criminal screening processes while taking into account applicable employment and privacy requirements.

Risk of non-compliance:
Inappropriate or indiscriminate use of criminal checks can expose an employer to privacy, discrimination and unfair employment-practice claims. Failure to conduct appropriate screening where it is genuinely necessary may also increase operational and security risks.

Qualification verification confirms whether an employee or prospective employee holds the qualifications, certifications or educational credentials represented during recruitment.

Labour Quest assists employers in verifying qualifications and identifying discrepancies before they become workplace problems.

Risk of non-compliance:
Employing an individual on the basis of fraudulent or inaccurate qualifications can create operational, safety and reputational risks. It can be particularly serious where a position legally or professionally requires specific qualifications.