Employers across the country should dust off their background
check policies and forms and be mindful of recent developments
related to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
FCRA mandates specific, technical steps for employers using
consumer reports to make employment decisions, including hiring,
retention, promotion or reassignment. While many employers are
familiar with the importance of following FCRA requirements, actual
compliance with the law can be tedious and challenging. As the law
continues to evolve, employers should be aware of recent updates to
the model federal form for consumer rights and recent guidance from
a California federal court related to the "stand-alone"
disclosure and authorization requirement.
