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Keep up with the latest changes happening at SSC Backgrounds.

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State Laws

Compliance with the myriad of state laws is a complex subject that constantly affects your company and your hiring procedures. SSC provides a website with each state's information.

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What Employers Need to Know

Are you accessing information for employment purposes by a screening service provider?

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Disclosure & Authorization Templates

DISCLAIMER: These sample documents should not be construed as legal advice, guidance or counsel. Employers should consult their own attorney about their compliance responsibilities under the FCRA and applicable state law. SSC expressly disclaims any warranties or responsibility or damages associated with or arising out of information provided.

Standard Sample Disclosure & Authorization

(SPANISH) Standard Sample Disclosure & Authorization

Sample Tenant Release Packet

 

State Specific Templates & Notices

DISCLAIMER: The following states have special notices contained within this document (which may have signature sections): NY, CA, VT, MN, OK, RI, WA.

State Specific Sample Disclosure & Authorization

Massachusetts CORI Release

Other Forms

Fair Chance Notice 23-A Evaluation Form (New York Only)

Candidate Profile Information Sheet Optional

Form SSA-89 (04-2023) for CBSV

SSA-89 Instruction Sample

Swifthire mobile default Templates

SHM Default D & A Templates (PDF)

SHM Default D & A Templates (Word)

Search Descriptions

Learn more about each search type we offer and what to expect when ordered.

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SWiftHire Mobile Assistance


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International Requirements & releases

International Criminal Search Instructions

If country is not available below, please notify SSC.

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Release for International Criminal Searches, Employment or Education Verifications

International Sample Disclosure & Authorization

Specific DMV Releases

Adverse Action Documents

Letters to be accompanied by "Summary of Rights" document(s), and if applicable, state-specific documentation listed above

SSC Service Overviews


Applicant Management System

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Applicant Tracking System

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Swifthire Process

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Drug Screening Instructions

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System User Access Sheet

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Legal/Informational References

This section of SSC's website is not all-inclusive. The absence of material here does not indicate relief of obligations.


What Employees Need to Know

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What Landlords Need to Know

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What Background Check Companies Need to Know

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40 Years with the Federal Credit Reporting Act

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EEOC Guidance

Employers use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions

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CT Credit Check Law

Connecticut employer use of credit in employment decisions

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FCRA

Link to the Fair Credit Reporting Act official federal website & Info

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FTC Staff Opinion Letters

FTC staff issue advisory opinions to help clarify FTC rules

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Notice to Users

Informs users of consumer reports of their legal obligations

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CORI Regulations

Final regulations issued for MA Criminal Record Information

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Sample Background Policy

Sample background screening policy issued by SHRM

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What a Tenant Background Company Needs to Know

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Best Practices Guide

NELP document with resources and procedures regarding background checks

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Identity Theft

Informational document to assist anyone with Identity Theft

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Market Snapshot Report

Market Snapshot: Background Screening Report released by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

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