A New York-specific employee background check policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal and New York state law. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.

For information on testing employees for COVID-19, see Practice Note: Medical Examinations and Inquiries in Employment Checklist.

For information and updates on state employment law developments related to COVID-19, see COVID-19 Employment Law and Development Tracker: State Laws and Directives.