Compliance Risks in Hiring: 3 Overlooked Areas
When you are looking for your next career move, “compliance” probably isn’t the first thing on your mind. However, behind the scenes, these legal standards are what ensure you are treated fairly, paid accurately, and kept secure throughout the hiring process.
At G.A. Rogers & Associates, we believe that a professional hiring experience is built on transparency. Here are three major areas where hiring regulations work to protect you.
1. Ensuring You Are Paid Fairly (Worker Classification)
Whether you are an underwriter, claims examiner, or specialized consultant, your job title shouldn’t dictate your benefits—your actual duties and pay structure should.
The Protection: Regulations ensure you are classified correctly as either an employee or an independent contractor.
Why it matters: Proper classification ensures you receive the overtime protections and benefit duties you’ve earned under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Our Approach: We analyze actual job duties and pay structures to ensure every placement is legally sound and that your compensation is protected.
2. Protecting Your Privacy (Background Checks)
In the insurance and professional sectors, background screening is standard, but it must be handled with strict care for your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Transparency: Employers must provide you with a clear, standalone disclosure and obtain your written approval before running a check.
Your Right to Respond: If information in a report leads to a decision not to hire, you have the right to see that report and a fair chance to explain or correct the information.
Data Security: Your sensitive personal information is protected by evolving privacy laws (like the CCPA), which limit how your data is collected and stored.
3. A Level Playing Field (Work Authorization)
Verifying your right to work in the U.S. is a standard part of the Form I-9 process, but it must be done without bias.
Anti-Discrimination: Employers cannot request specific or “extra” documents from you based on your national origin, citizenship status, or appearance.
Consistency: A compliant process means every candidate is treated with the same uniform standards, ensuring your identity and authorization are verified with respect and legality.
Why G.A. Rogers & Associates?
We don’t just find you a job; we ensure your next career move is built on a foundation of professional integrity. By staying current on changing employment laws and data privacy rules, we protect your rights from the first interview to the first day on the job.
Ready to find a role where your rights are a priority?
Contact a G.A. Rogers recruiter today!
