Working with First Advantage means having the peace of mind that our legal team is working for you to ensure quality and compliance with all federal and state laws regarding employment screening.

Privacy issues are key in the employment screening industry as regulatory bodies issue rulings and legislation designed to protect consumers' rights. Be advised that First Advantage and all employment-screening companies must adhere to these regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the EEOC, and the Drivers Privacy Protection Act, among others.

The FCRA is the most significant regulation guiding employment screening. As a courtesy to our clients and visitors, First Advantage provides an overview of the FCRA to address the requirements related to the employment background checking process.

This synopsis is provided strictly as guidance and is not intended as legal advice or as a sole educational tool for the employer's staff. Please consult your legal counsel for specific guidance. Employers retain the responsibility to understand the FCRA and educate their staff involved in the screening process. For a full copy of the FCRA and other useful information, visit the Federal Trade Commission's Website at http://www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcra.htm.

• Compliance Fast Facts
• California Laws pertaining to Employment Screening
• California SB168 effective July 1, 2002
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Website
• Policy Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest Records in Employment Decisions
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963
• The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
• The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Titles I and V
• The Civil Rights Act of 1991
• The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 501 and 505
• EEOC Notice: Policy Guidance on the Consideration of Arrest Records in Employment Decisions
• EEOC opinion letter Mastroianni, Jul 23 1999
• EEOC opinion letter Mastroianni Mar 8 1999
• EEOC opinion letter Mastroianni May 14 1996
• EEOC opinion letter Mastroianni Apr 1 1998
• Transportation Security Administration, Legal Guidance on Criminal History Records Checks
• Procedures for Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs
• USDOT Changes Drug Testing Rule to Increase Employee Safeguards
• Notice to Furnishers of Information: Obligations of Furnishers under the FCRA" ("Furnisher Notice")
• Remedying the Effects of Identity Theft" ("Identity Theft Summary of Rights")
• North Carolina Consumers Have The Right To Obtain A Security Freeze
• New Jersey Consumers Have The Right To Obtain A Security Freeze