Background checks: Costs and billing
Posted on November 20, 2017
UW conducts a suite of criminal conviction background checks on the selected candidate for employment in a security/safety sensitive position. Charges for the criminal conviction background checks outside of Washington depend on the number of locations in which a person has resided.
Background checks: Criteria for running a student, volunteer or contractor background check
Posted on November 20, 2017
The University runs criminal conviction history background checks on all finalist candidates to student employment, volunteer, and contractor positions that meet the background check criteria listed on this page.
Background checks: Process
Posted on November 20, 2017
Learn about the process for requesting a criminal conviction history background check.
Prehire background checks
Posted on November 20, 2017
The offer of employment to UW staff positions must be made contingent upon obtaining a satisfactory criminal conviction history background check.
Reference checks
Posted on November 20, 2017
At least three references, including one from a current or supervisor, will help guide your final selection process.
Accommodating candidates with disabilities
Posted on November 20, 2017
Discover all the resources the university provides for interviewing applicants with various disabilities.
Fair pre-employment inquiry
Posted on November 20, 2017
Pre-employment inquiries which discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information are prohibited by the University of Washington’s policy and state and federal laws.
Employment of minors
Posted on November 20, 2017
There are special considerations for hiring minors, children between 14 and 17 years of age. Learn about their hiring process and work rule restrictions.
Retiree rehire
Posted on November 20, 2017
If you are considering hiring a retiree, you’ll need to consider the retirement program’s reemployment eligibility requirements and hiring process.