Can we revoke a job offer if a background check revealed some criminal history?
Once the job offer has been made, the employer may inform the prospective employee that the offer is contingent upon a successful criminal background check. If the background check returns some criminal history, an employer must complete the “fair chance process” before revoking the offer. The employer must perform an "individualized assessment" to determine how that specific criminal history affects the prospective employee’s ability to perform their specific job functions — this means that the employer must compare the specific offenses to the proposed job duties.
For example, if a criminal history report reveals that the prospective employee was
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