When a business uses background checks to screen job applicants, the law sets specific FCRA requirements on how that information must be collected, shared, and used. These rules fall under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law designed to protect consumer privacy and promote fairness in employment decisions. Employers, background check providers, and

Companies have paid millions in settlements for violating FCRA rules, often because of avoidable errors like skipping a disclosure or missing a required notice. These issues happen to small businesses as well as large employers, especially when background checks are done without a clear process. If you’re using background checks to make hiring decisions, you