cFirst pays close attention to legislation related to new hiring and screening practices. We remain abreast of regulatory information by employing legal council to provide proactive notification of proposed and new legislation impacting the pre-employment screening field, leveraging our partner network, and staying in constant communication with our customers. Here is a list of useful links to help support you with your background screening policy and process:

FTC
www.ftc.gov

The Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/articles/pdf/pdf-0111-fair-credit-reporting-act.pdf

Background Checks: What Employers Need to Know
https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/documents/plain-language/pdf-0142-background-checks-what-employers-need-know.pdf

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
http://www.consumerfinance.gov/learnmore/

Notice to Users of Consumer Reports: Obligation of Users Under The FCRA
https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/using-consumer-reports-what-employers-need-know

A Summary of Your Rights under the FCRA
http://files.consumerfinance.gov/f/201504_cfpb_summary_your-rights-under-fcra.pdf

EEOC
www1.eeoc.gov

Questions and Answers about the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest and Conviction Records in Employment Decisions under Title VII
https://www1.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/qa_arrest_conviction.cfm