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Guides, compliance references, consumer information, and practical background-screening resources for employers, candidates, and the teams who support them.
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How to Set Up Utah MVRs
Step-by-step Utah.gov business-account setup for ordering motor vehicle records.
View resource →Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Federal agency that administers and enforces civil-rights laws against workplace discrimination.
View resource ↗Americans with Disabilities Act
Federal civil-rights law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
View resource ↗Department of Labor
Federal department responsible for workplace safety, wage standards, and unemployment benefits.
View resource ↗National Employment Law Project
Employment-law and worker-protection reference information.
View resource ↗Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Consumer-protection information for the financial sector and consumer reports.
View resource ↗Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
Information about how technology affects personal privacy.
View resource ↗What Landlords Need to Know About Consumer Reports
FTC guidance for landlords and property managers using tenant-screening reports.
View resource ↗Fair Credit Reporting Act
The federal law governing consumer reports and background screening.
View resource ↗Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA
Required consumer disclosure explaining rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
View resource ↗Drivers Privacy Protection Act
Federal law regulating disclosure of personal information in motor vehicle records.
View resource ↗Professional Background Screening Association
Industry trade association representing background-screening organizations.
View resource ↗Employment Law Information Network
Comprehensive employment-law reference information.
View resource ↗Integrations & API Guides
Setup guides for connecting PSBI to identity, hiring, and compliance systems.
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Frequently asked questions for employers
How do I get started with background checks?
Contact our customer service team to create your account and access the online ordering system. There are no signup fees or membership costs; you pay only for the background checks you order.
What do I need to know about FCRA compliance?
Employers must obtain written consent, provide required pre-adverse action notices, and allow time for disputes before a final employment decision based on a report.
What are the legal requirements for adverse action?
Provide a pre-adverse action notice, a copy of the report, and a Summary of Rights. After a reasonable waiting period, typically 5–7 business days, you may send a final adverse action notice.
How can I keep a screening program legally compliant?
Use a consistent policy for similar roles, obtain authorization before checks, follow adverse action procedures, and review the program against current regulations.
For consumers
Frequently asked questions for consumers
What are my rights regarding background checks?
Under the FCRA, you have rights to consent, receive notice when report information is used against you, see a copy of the report, and dispute inaccurate or incomplete information.
How far back do background checks typically search?
Many searches use a seven-year lookback, but this can vary by state law, position type, and the specific search involved.
What information is in a typical background check?
A report may include criminal history, employment and education verification, references, and, for applicable roles, credit, driving, professional license, or drug-testing information.
How do I dispute inaccurate information?
Contact the background screening company and the source of the information. Consumer reporting agencies generally investigate disputes within 30 days.
Can I be denied employment based on a background check?
Yes, but an employer must follow required adverse action procedures and give you an opportunity to review and dispute inaccurate information before a final decision.
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