Useful Pre-Employment Screening Links
Useful Pre-Employment Screening Links
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcra.htm
The complete text of the FCRA, as listed by the FTC.
FCRA Information and Updates
http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcrajump.htm
This page offers recent highlights, links to additional resources, educational material, and official commentary on the FCRA.
FCRA Staff Opinion Letters
http://ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcra/index.htm
Between 1997 and 2001, FTC staff members specializing in interpretation of the FCRA published opinion letters regarding the FCRA and its intended meaning. These letters can be found here on the FTC site.
Backgrounds Online
http://www.backgroundsonline.com/
Backgrounds Online is a leading pre-employment screening company and CRA that specializes in FCRA compliant background checks for employers.
National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
http://www.napbs.com/
The NAPBS is the trade organization for Background Screening Companies. NAPBS gives the screening industry the ability to effectively demonstrate its competence, reliability and willingness to adopt standards. You should only work with a screening company that is a member of the NAPBS.
NAPBS Member Lookup
http://www.napbs.com/content.php?id=250
This page allows you to look up and verify NAPBS membership on any company you consider working with. You can search by state or company name.
People Search News
http://www.peoplesearchnews.com
This interesting blog provides useful information for using public records databases to confirm the identity of your applicant, uncover address histories, find phone numbers, and more. It’s a good idea to start any background check process by confirming the identity of your applicant.
