This is a sample only. Laws can change at any time. This sample is similar to what many companies use to comply with the FCRA.
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In considering you for employment and, if you are employed, in considering you for subsequent promotion, assignment, reassignment, retention, or discipline, [INSERT NAME OF COMPANY] ("the Company") may request and rely upon one or more consumer reports or investigative consumer reports about you obtained from a consumer reporting agency.
For explanation purposes:
Under the FCRA, before the Company can obtain a consumer report or investigative consumer report about you for employment purposes, we must have your written authorization. Before we take adverse action on the basis of information in that report, you will be provided a copy of that report, the name, address, and telephone number of the consumer reporting agency, and a summary of your rights under the FCRA.
I have read and understand the foregoing Disclosure, and authorize the Company to obtain and rely upon consumer reports or investigative consumer reports in considering me for employment and, if employed, in considering me for subsequent promotion, assignment, reassignment, retention, or discipline. By my signature below, I authorize the Company to obtain any such reports and to share the information received with any person involved in the employment decision about me.
I ___ do ___ do not authorize you to contact my current employer for Employment and Reference Verifications.
I also agree that this Disclosure and Authorization in original, faxed, photocopied, or electronic (including electronically signed) form will be valid for any consumer reports or investigative consumer reports that may be requested about me by or on behalf of the Company.
Applicant Signature: _______________________________ Date: ________________
Last Name: ______________________
First Name: ______________________
Middle Name: ____________________
Current Address: ___________________
Dates Lived Here: __________________
Previous Addresses (past 7 years, including street, city, state, zip): __________________________________________________
Date of Birth: ___________
Other Names Used (including maiden name): _____________________________
Social Security Number: ____________
Driver's License # and State: ______________
Email Address: ____________________
I certify that all elements of the personal data I have provided are true, accurate, and complete. I understand that any omission, false statement, or misleading answer made on my application or in interviews will be sufficient grounds for rejection of employment and my discharge after employment.
Printed Name: _____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Applicant Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: _______________
Additional State Law Requirements — Disclaimer
This disclosure and authorization form, and the discussion of state requirements, are not meant to provide legal advice of any kind. Legal advice should be sought from your attorney. Various states impose additional disclosure or other obligations on employers when they obtain consumer reports on employees or applicants.
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