The seven-year limit for reporting criminal charges on background checks begins when the charges are filed, not when they're dismissed, a federal appeals court recently ruled.
Roy Maurer is the HR Technology Editor at SHRM. He covers a wide range of topics related to talent acquisition and management, workforce development, and labor markets, with a particular focus on HR technology and the impact of artificial intelligence. Roy's insights and expertise in careers and employment, as well as legal affairs within the HR landscape, have been featured in SHRM.

















