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FCRA-Compliant Background Checks
Employment Background Screening Designed With FCRA Requirements in Mind
When employers use background checks to make hiring decisions, accuracy is only part of the equation. Employers also need to understand the federal requirements governing how consumer reports are requested and used for employment purposes.
Fidelity Background Checks provides employment background screening services designed to support employers conducting background checks under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
From criminal background checks and employment verification to education verification, driving records, and professional credential checks, we help businesses obtain the information they need while supporting a responsible screening process.
Whether you’re a small business making your first hire or a national organization screening candidates across multiple states, Fidelity Background Checks can help you build a more informed employment screening program.
Need FCRA-focused employment background screening? Contact Fidelity Background Checks today to get started.
FCRA and the Seven-Year Rule
One common misconception is that every background check is automatically limited to seven years.
The FCRA contains restrictions concerning the reporting of certain types of adverse information, but the rules differ depending on the type of information and circumstances.
For example, criminal conviction records are treated differently under federal FCRA reporting rules from some other categories of adverse information.
State laws may impose additional reporting limitations, and those restrictions can vary considerably.
Employers should therefore avoid using a universal statement such as “all background checks go back seven years.”
The applicable reporting period depends on the information being reported, the jurisdiction, the purpose of the report, and applicable law.
Get Started With FCRA-Compliant Background Screening
Give your organization a more professional approach to employment background checks.
Fidelity Background Checks provides FCRA-focused employment background checks, criminal background screening, county criminal searches, state and federal criminal searches, employment verification, education verification, MVR checks, professional license verification, and nationwide employee screening services.
Contact Fidelity Background Checks today to discuss your employment screening needs and get started.
This page provides general information and is not legal advice. Background screening requirements can vary based on the circumstances and jurisdiction. Employers should consult qualified legal counsel regarding their specific FCRA, state, and local compliance obligations.
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