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Comply with FCRA requirements checklist

This checklist helps employers comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when using consumer reports for employment purposes, including background checks and screening by third‑party agencies.

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by Steven J. Luckner and Jennifer Woodruff, Ogletree Deakins

When to Use

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs the access and use of credit information in making employment decisions and sets forth the national standards for employment screening performed by outside companies (i.e.,consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)).

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Ogletree Deakins

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. It has more than 850 attorneys located in 52 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to Fortune 50 companies.

Premier client service, as outlined in the firm’s client pledge, is one of the firm’s top priorities and a cornerstone of its core values. US News has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law firm of the year” for seven consecutive years. In 2018, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law firm of the year” in the Litigation – Labor & employment category.

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