Employer Obligations under the FCRA
If employers want to run background checks in the United States they are required to
comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), most notably if they engage a third-
party background screening provider, known as a credit reporting agency (CRA).
Below are helpful links that explain employer obligations under the FCRA in more detail.
PBSA/BSAAP Accreditation Status
CredentialCheck is among an elite group of Consumer Reporting Agencies to
earn accreditation from the Professional Background Screening Association.
You can find us listed under Credential Check Corp.
Screening Scope Statement
CredentialCheck is a Consumer Reporting Agency providing employment background
checks and drug testing. The services and scope of the background check is determined
based on employer requirements. CredentialCheck reviews all background check results
against our Risk Matrix to determine if the information returned to us is reportable within
compliance of local, regional, state, federal, and EEOC regulatory laws and guidance.
CredentialCheck’s standard scope for a background check is 7 years unless determined
by location.
