Sample Background Screening Policy

ABC Company is committed to providing a safe and secure working environment for its employees, vendors and customers. To this end, the company's selection process includes background checks of all potential employees. ABC Company will follow all applicable state, federal and local laws governing employment and background screening in all respects. The following procedures will be followed to ensure compliance with our Background Screening Policy:

Applicants

As part of the selection process, all applicants will be required to sign a release for the completion of a background check when being considered for potential employment. The following information will be verified:

• Social Security Trace
• Criminal Search
• Employment Verification
• Education Verification
• Motor Vehicle Report (if position requires a valid driver's license)

Procedures

• The Human Resources Department will initiate background checks at the time a CONTINGENT employment offer is made to an applicant. No offer of employment is binding until completion of a background check and notification from HR to the hiring manager that a final offer can be made.
• Human Resources will confirm to the hiring manager that the background screen is complete and that the applicant meets ABC Company's criteria for employment. In the event adverse information is discovered, the offer will be retracted and the selection process and next steps will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
• The external vendor will notify the applicant of any information that cannot be verified through customary search methods to obtain another source of verification such as W2s, paycheck stubs or diploma. Any material information that cannot be verified will result in a disposition of "Not Recommended."
• Any prospective employee that receives a "Not Recommended" result will receive communications consistent with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requirements.