Employee Background Checks

There are several reasons to conduct employee background checks. Some employers require mandatory employee background checks for certain jobs and other employers simply want to verify the truth of a potential employee’s resume. For example, an employer may want to verify whether a candidate actually graduation from college, etc.

Employee background checks are regulated by The Fair Credit Reporting Act, of FCRA. This agency defines employee background checks as forms of consumer reports. To obtain a background check, an employer must notify you in writing and receive your written authorization before proceeding.

Most employee background checks verify a person’s social security number and also include work history, fellow associates, and a credit report. Some background checks may also include driving records, criminal records, and even credit payment records. So, what cannot be requested in employee background checks? School records, bankruptcy (but these are public records) and medical records. If, based on an employee background check, an employer chooses not to hire a certain candidate, the employer must provide the candidate with a copy of the background check and a copy of the candidate’s rights. The employer must also disclose that the candidate was not hired because of the background check and give the candidate the name and address of the consumer reporting agency along with a list of his or her rights.

For potential employees, the best way to avoid background check problems is to know your credit score and address any issues before you apply for a job. Simple steps like this can avoid problems with potential employers.

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