Background Check Policy

The Background Check Policy establishes guidelines for hiring investigations in order to protect the security, safety and health of employees, clients and others in your organization. The Background Check Policy also safeguards the assets and resources of your company.

Our Background Check Policy applies to all existing and potential company employees. (12 pages, 2245 words)

Activities Covered in the Background Check Policy

• Background and Hiring
• Investigative Consumer Reporting
• Employee Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Inquiry

References Used in the Background Check Policy

• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• State Credit Reporting Acts

Forms Included in the Background Check Policy

• Employee Investigation Checklist Form
• Employee Background Authorization Form
• New References Authorization Form
• Reference Check Survey Form

This procedure comes from the Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual. The complete manual includes 35 easily editable policies & procedures, 65 accompanying forms, free resources and a manual preparation guide – over 880 pages of content in total!