Bass, Berry & Sims attorneys Bob Horton and Ashley Li authored content for the Thomson Reuters Practical Law series outlining background check laws in the state of Tennessee. This Q&A addresses employers’ obligations when conducting criminal and noncriminal background checks and penalties for violating these laws. The full content covers the following topics:

  1. Criminal Background Checks Required for Employees of Childcare Programs
  2. Non-Criminal Background Check Law
  3. Criminal Background Check Law
  4. Employer Liability
  5. State Law Regarding References
  6. Social Networking for Background Checks
  7. Artificial Intelligence for Background Checks

The full content is available online and also in the PDF provided.