Background Investigation Forms
Background Forms used Prior to Employment
The Pre-Employment Disclosure & Consent Form is given to employee applicants prior to the initiation of a background check and must be retained by the employer for at least 6 years.

The Investigative Consumer Report FCRA Release Form is given to anyone who is to be subjected to a background check post-hire, or for individuals who are being vetted for various clearance purposes.

The FCRA Applicant Rights Form is given to anyone who is to be subjected to a background check, either pre-employment or course-of-employment. This form is given in conjunction with the Pre-Employment Disclosure & Consent Form and the Investigative Consumer Report FCRA Release Form.

The CSS User Agreement must be executed before businesses can initiate background requests through CSS, Inc.

Background Screening Compliance Forms for Employers

The Pre-Adverse Action Letter is given or sent to an employee applicant once the decision has been made to deny employment. An employer will first send a Pre-Adverse Action Letter to the employee candidate along with the CSS Disclosure and Dispute Form, which also contains a copy of the applicant’s rights under the FCRA. In addition, a copy of the background report has to accompany the pre-adverse action letter. No denial of employment should be conveyed to the employee applicant until after the Pre-Adverse Action Letter and its accompanying forms have been given/sent to the applicant.


The CSS Disclosure & Dispute Form is sent along with the Pre-Adverse Action Letter.


Once the Pre-Adverse Action Letter and its related forms have been sent to the employee applicant, the Adverse Action Letter is then sent. This letter states that the employment has been denied due in part to material contained within the background report.

 
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