Background Verification Compliance Checklist (HR)
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Pre-Offer Screening
Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and best practices before extending a job offer.
State Background Check Authorization Received?
Date Authorization Received
Number of Candidates Awaiting Background Check
Notes on Candidate Authorization Status (if applicable)
Background Check Vendor Selected?
Date Background Check Initiated (if applicable)
Consent and Disclosure
Obtaining necessary consent and providing clear disclosures to candidates.
Summary of Background Check Scope
Authorization for Background Check
Candidate Signature
Date of Authorization
Candidate Acknowledgement of Rights Under FCRA (if applicable)
Confirmation of understanding about the nature of information being obtained
FCRA Compliance
Adhering to the Fair Credit Reporting Act guidelines for background checks.
Does your background check vendor provide a clear and conspicuous disclosure?
Does your background check vendor obtain written authorization from the candidate?
What is the cost of the background check (per report)?
Date of last FCRA compliance review.
Briefly describe your process for ensuring vendor compliance with FCRA.
Do you provide candidates with a copy of the 'Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA'?
State and Local Laws
Complying with specific background check regulations in relevant jurisdictions (e.g., Ban the Box, credit report restrictions).
Ban the Box Laws Apply?
Credit Report Restrictions?
List of States with Specific Requirements:
Summary of Local Ordinances (City/County)
Date of Last Legal Review (Local Laws)
Salary History Inquiry Restrictions?
Criminal Record Review
Establishing clear and legally defensible criteria for evaluating criminal history.
Review Criteria Alignment
Years Considered in Criminal History
Types of Offenses Disqualified
Explanation of Disqualification
Date of Offense
Disqualification Review Required?
Verification of Credentials
Validating education, certifications, licenses, and professional references.
Verification Method
Institution Name
Degree/Certification Name
Date of Completion/Award
Major GPA (if applicable)
Notes on Verification (e.g., discrepancies, follow-up actions)
Verification Status
Motor Vehicle Record Checks
Ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies related to driving records.
State(s) where driving record checks are required
List of Specific States (if 'Specific States' selected above)
Years of Driving Record History Checked
Type of MVR Report Obtained
Specify Other MVR Report Type (if 'Other' selected)
Date MVR Check Completed
Upload MVR Report
Drug Testing (if applicable)
Adhering to legal requirements and company policies for drug screening procedures.
Testing Method
Cut-off Threshold (ng/mL)
Substance Categories Tested
Last Policy Review Date
Employee Acknowledgement (Optional)
Chain of Custody Protocol
Record Retention and Disposal
Maintaining accurate records and disposing of them in accordance with legal guidelines.
Record Retention Start Date
Retention Period (Years)
Record Storage Method
Record Disposal Method Description
Last Record Disposal Date
Record Disposal Authorization
Ongoing Monitoring and Updates
Regularly reviewing and updating background verification processes to reflect changes in laws and best practices.
Last Process Review Date
Legal Counsel Consultation?
Number of Process Changes Made This Year
Date of Next Scheduled Review
Summary of Key Updates and Reasoning
State/Local Law Updates?
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