You have met the candidate you think is the perfect fit for your company. The only thing left to do is… THE BACKGROUND CHECK! (Cue ominous music).
Complying with the FCRA: Don't be scared, be prepared!
Sarah S. Foster is compliance supervisor of the Verisk Analytics iiX unit, a premier provider of motor vehicle reports (MVRs) and preemployment screening services. She is NAPBS FCRA-certified and holds CIPP/US and CIPM certifications from the IAPP. Her focus is on compliance with the FCRA and DPPA in utilizing consumer reports and background checks. Sarah has a bachelor of science degree from Tarleton State University.
You have met the candidate you think is the perfect fit for your company. The only thing left to do is… THE BACKGROUND CHECK! (Cue ominous music).
A background check is, in general, a request for information about a consumer’s history. The review might look into a consumer’s employment history, driving records, any applicable criminal record, and may even include an evaluation of his or her credit report.