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Glossary
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
A federal law that governs how CRAs and end users
request, obtain, and use a consumer's background
information for employment purposes. The FCRA is
intended to promote the accuracy, fairness, and
privacy of consumer information.
Fair Chance Hiring
Another term for Ban-the-Box regulations.
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
An independent government agency established by
the FCRA that promotes consumer protections, fair
trade, and a competitive marketplace.
Felony
A criminal offence with a minimum sentence of
one year in jail.
Identifier(s)
Personal information, such as full name, date of
birth, social security number, driver's license number,
address, and more, that is used to match a record
to the subject of a background report.
Individualized Assessment
The practice of assessing candidates and their
criminal records on an individual basis before
making a hiring decision.
Investigative Consumer Report
One of two official terms for a background check,
according to the FCRA. While consumer reports
include only factual information, investigative
consumer reports may include opinions gathered
through personal interviews with colleagues, friends,
or managers. For example, information about job
performance, reputation, or character may be included.
Misdemeanor
A criminal offense which is less serious than a
felony and punishable by no more than a year in jail.
Non-Conviction
The result of a criminal trial in which charges are
dismissed or the accused is found to be not guilty.
Pending Case
A criminal case that is still under investigation
by the prosecutor.
Permissible Purpose
The reasons for which a background report is requested,
including hiring, promotion, retention, or reassignment.
Pre-employment Screening
The process of gathering critical information about
an employee or job candidate's character and past
history in order to make an employment decision.
Pre-employment screening services may include
background screening, drug screening, skills
assessment, and behavioral assessment.
Search Scope
The time, location, or source restrictions that limit the
breadth of a background screen. For example, the
standard scope of a background check is seven years.
Statute of Limitations
A law that sets the maximum time after an event
within which legal action can be taken.
Summary of Rights
A summary of the consumer's rights as it applies to
background screening.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The first federal law designed to protect U.S. employees
from employment discrimination based upon the
applicant's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Title VII is enforced by the EEOC and certain state fair
employment practices agencies, and only applies to
organizations that employ 15 or more employees for 20
or more weeks in the current or preceding calendar year.
Complaints of discrimination must be filed with the EEOC
within 180 days of the incident.
User Certification
A FCRA-required document provided by a screening
company which must be signed by the end user before
the background report can be released to the employer.
Verdict
The outcome of a criminal case, whether innocent or
guilty.
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