ID H0164

Idaho Department of Labor may request criminal record checks from state and national databases by submitting fingerprints and required fees to the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification for employees, prospective contractors, subcontractors, interns, volunteers, and job applicants.

Department's human resource administrator is authorized to receive criminal history information from Idaho State Police and Federal Bureau of Investigation to evaluate fitness for employment, contracting, interning, or volunteering and for access to department records.

Department must review criminal history information and determine which crimes disqualify individuals, communicate clearance or denial decisions, and provide opportunity for formal review of any denial.

Department and its officers are immune from liability for employment decisions made in reasonable reliance on criminal background check results and for consequences of including or excluding classes of individuals in the background check process.

Criminal background clearance does not constitute a determination of suitability for employment, contracting, internships, or volunteer positions; criminal history information must be handled and disposed of consistent with Idaho State Police and FBI requirements.