Because we know your time is valuable, CII has provided a comprehensive resource of background check information, including a glossary of public record terms, a link to the full text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and links to legislative updates and some of the best employment screening compliance websites available.
Glossary of Public Record Terms
Educational Articles
How to Read a Criminal Background Report
Preventing Violence In The Workplace
Using Credit Reports To Make Hiring Decisions: What You Need To Know
Why Your Free Background Check Is Costing You More
E-Verify - The Complete Guide
Small Business Owners Guide to Background Checks
An Employer's Guide To Oursourcing Employment Verifications
FCRA Compliance
Full Text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act
40 Years of Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act - 2011
Notice to Users of Consumer Reports: Obligations of Users Under the FCRA
Summary of Consumer Rights Under the FCRA
Your Access to Free Credit Reports
Legislative Updates
Effective January 1, 2012, California will also limit the use of consumer credit reports for applicant screening and other employment purposes (October 2011).
Effective October 1, 2011, Connecticut joins Maryland, Illinois, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington in prohibiting employers from requiring employees to consent to a credit check as a condition of employment (August 2011).
Philadelphia Ban the Box Legislation Goes Into Effect July 12, 2011 (May 2011): The first section of this new law prohibits employers from making an inquiry about, requiring a person to disclose, or taking adverse action based on any arrest or criminal accusation that is not still pending and did not result in a conviction.
Effective October 1, 2011, Maryland to Limit the Use of Credit Reports in Making Employment Decisions (April 2011)
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