The easy guide to employee background checks in Brazil
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Hiring employees in Brazil? One of the first things you want to do is a background check to help verify your potential new hire's background and credentials—and help avoid the risk of bringing on an employee who could be a liability or threat to your company.
But for global companies hiring employees in Brazil, it can be intimidating to dive into international background checks. What kind of background checks are allowed under Brazilian rules and laws? How do you need to handle and store potential employees’ sensitive information? Are background checks even legal?
This is your guide to running comprehensive and legally compliant employment background checks in Brazil. Read on for all you need to know.
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Are you legally required to run background checks on Brazilian employees?
Background checks aren't mandatory in Brazil, but many employers still choose to conduct them to verify their potential new hires' identity, work history, and education.
It's important to note that you need to get your employees' consent before running a background check in Brazil—and that many types of background checks that are commonly run in other countries can be dicey in Brazil because of anti-discrimination laws (more on that below).
Is it legal to run background checks on Brazilian contractors?
It's legal to run background checks on contractors in Brazil, but the same rules apply to full-time employees: You need to get their consent, and collecting certain types of information could run afoul of anti-discrimination laws.
Common background checks | Less common background checks |
|---|---|
Employment history | Medical screening |
Educational background | Criminal records (depends on role) |
Reference check | Credit report (depends on role) |
| Civil records |
Disclaimer
Rippling and its affiliates do not provide tax, accounting, or legal advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide or be relied on for tax, accounting, or legal advice. You should consult your own tax, accounting, and legal advisors before engaging in any related activities or transactions.
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Christina Marfice
Christina is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in Chicago. Having lived and worked in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru, she’s bringing her expertise on hiring in Latin America to Rippling.
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