Background checks and dating may seem like an odd couple...
Read MoreBackground checks and dating may seem like an odd couple...
Read MoreIt has been recommended that the written disclosure must contain two separate documents, one which explains that the employer intends to run a background check and the other one authorizing the background check. These documents can be contained in the same document, but the FTC does tell employers to use clear wording so that the employee understands what is going to happen through the hiring process. The message: less is more. Here are some examples of language they say should not be in the document.
The FTC states that by providing some of this extra wording in the document might make it harder for the applicant to understand the purpose, thus would violate the FCRA. The FTC feels that the authorization portion of the background check document should be in plain language.
Less is more…keep it simple. Limit disclosures to a few sentences and make it easy to understand. Lawyers continue to look for loop holes in these processes, and they are a continuous source of litigation for employers. Forms should be reviewed and updated where necessary to not only ensure compliance, but also to ensure clarity and understanding for the applicant.
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