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How to Conduct Background Checks That Are Compliant With the Fair Credit Reporting Act

How to Conduct Background Checks That Are Compliant With the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates access and use of an individual's credit report. Since the law passed in 1970, Congress expanded its scope to apply to background check services and credit bureaus. Here is how a business can conduct…
Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Conducting background checks on potential new hires is a tedious yet crucial part of any successful organization. Whether you are subject to restrictions on hiring people with criminal backgrounds, need to protect sensitive information, or even…
Background Check Compliance With the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Background Check Compliance With the Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act includes federal legislation passed in 1970. It protects consumers from incorrect information recorded on their credit reports. The FCRA also ensures the accurate recording of credit information, the collection,…
Background Checks and Database Searches: How to Be FCRA Compliant

Background Checks and Database Searches: How to Be FCRA Compliant

How do you find an employee who's perfect for your business? When you need someone who's reliable, trustworthy, and loyal, it can be tempting to turn to a background check or database search firm like TruDiligence. What Is a Database Search? The…
Pitfalls For Employers and Landlords: Credit Reports

Credit Reports as Pitfalls for Employers and Landlords

Many employers and landlords think that the Fair Credit Reporting Act applies only to consumer credit. Learn the truth about credit reports.
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Complying With the Fair Credit Reporting Act in Background Screenings

Employee background checks are not just limited to a criminal background check. There are other background reports that employers need to make a conscious decision. Just because the prospective candidate has not run afoul of the law does not…
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Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliance With Regards to Background Checks

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal compliance law that requires fair, accurate, and private background checks that includes consumer reports. Here is a user-friendly guide will discuss your rights as an individual.