Background Screening And The Fair Credit Reporting Act Agenda

Agenda

1. Background Checks vs. Reference Checks
2. The many laws that affect background screening
3. Conducting reference and background checks
4. Other screening methods
5. Taking adverse action
6. Employer Liability

• Letter of Recommendation
• Questions for Reference Checking
• Records Retention Chart
• Background Investigation Authorization and Release Form
• Applicant Reference Check Form
• Pre-Adverse Action Letter
• Reference Verification Form
• Authorization to Obtain Consumer Report
• A Summary of Your Rights
• Rejection Letter Based on Consumer Report