Hawaii
Background Checks
Important background check guidelines and information regarding national criminal background checks, criminal record checks, criminal history checks, court and MVR fees in the state of Hawaii.
State Laws in Hawaii
Need To Run Background Screenings in Hawaii?
Hire Image provides comprehensive Hawaii background checks including the following:
- Employment background checks
- Criminal background checks
- Drug screening tests
- Educational verifications
- Driving record searches
- Ban the Box/Fair Chance Hiring Rules
Currently, Hawaii employers are prohibited from inquiring about an applicant’s Criminal History prior to a conditional offer of employment.
- Credit History Bans
Currently, Hawaii employers are prohibited from making employment-related decisions based on an individual’s Credit History or credit report. An employer can inquire about a prospective employee’s credit history only after a conditional job offer has been made. Employers can only use credit history when it is “directly related to a bona fide occupational qualification.”
- Medical or Recreational Marijuana Laws
Currently, Hawaii allows the use and possession of marijuana by individuals for medical purposes by qualifying patients who have a recommendation from a doctor to use Medical Marijuana. The law specifically prohibits the use of marijuana at the workplace.
- Salary History Bans
Currently, Hawaii employers are prohibited from asking applicants about their prior Compensation History. The law covers a broad range of employers, including employment agencies and agents. As long as they have at least one employee in the state, they are subject to the law.
- Hawaii Access Fees
Hawaii County Criminal Search Access Fees
Hawaii, All Counties, $10.00
Hawaii Statewide Criminal Search Access Fees
Hawaii Statewide Access Fee $11.00
Hawaii MVR Access Fees
Hawaii MVR Access Fee $23.00
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