Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Disclosure and Authorization for Background Checks
Background check consent form serving as a disclosure and authorization for an employer to provide to job applicants and employees before seeking a consumer report for employment purposes, as required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This resource includes integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips, including a discussion on disclosure and authorization requirements. The disclosure and authorization are based on federal law. State and local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. For more information on state law, see the State Q&A Tools under Related Content.
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