How To Do A Background Check For Employment
Learn how to run a background check for employment to make informed, fair, and compliant hiring decisions
Nebraska Background Checks
What are Nebraska employment background check laws?
We update this overview of Nebraska background check laws and ban-the-box rules often. But laws change quickly, and we cannot guarantee all information is current. Always consult your attorney for legal advice.
- FCRA
- Ban-The-Box
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Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
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Ban-The-Box & Fair Hiring Laws
STATE LAWS — PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COMPANIES
Who must follow: This ban-the-box law applies only to public sector employers for the State of Nebraska and its cities and counties.
Timing of inquiry: Public sector employers in Nebraska may not inquire into criminal history until after the employer has determined the applicant meets the minimum employment qualifications.