Judge Gives NASA Lesson on Background Checks
Thursday, January 17th, 2008
NASA scientists, engineers, and administrative support personnel believed newly- implemented background checks were unlawful, claiming NASA lacked authority to implement them and was invading personal privacy. After unsuccessfully seeking injunction in federal district court, they ultimately prevailed when Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed, ordering district court to grant injunction prohibiting implementation of new procedures. Although directly applicable to public sector employment, case is useful reminder of importance of keeping background checks and interview questions relevant and focused.
George Lenard on Discrimination (generally), Employment Law, Hiring, Human Resources, Termination, termination |
NASA scientists, engineers, and administrative support personnel believed newly- implemented background checks were unlawful, claiming NASA lacked authority to implement them and was invading personal privacy. After unsuccessfully seeking injunction in federal district court, they ultimately prevailed when Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals reversed, ordering district court to grant injunction prohibiting implementation of new procedures. Although directly applicable to public sector employment, case is useful reminder of importance of keeping background checks and interview questions relevant and focused.
