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There has been an update to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA affects employers that hire an investigator or a service to conduct background screenings before hiring or making employment-related decisions. The law allows a candidate to know what is in their record and have an opportunity to correct information that is not accurate.  

If employers use a third party to conduct background checks, they must provide a disclosure and authorization form and follow rules for managing the background checking process when a candidate has a record that is concerning. Addresses of whom to contact for complaints were most of what was updated on the form.

Employers Council has updated its FCRA whitepaper  and the Disclosure and Authorization Form for your convenience. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@employerscouncil.org.