Employer Certification
Before requesting consumer reports for employment purposes, employers must complete required certifications and follow applicable disclosure and authorization requirements.
POEknows works with employers to help make the background screening process clear and straightforward. As part of establishing an account and requesting employment-related consumer reports, employers must certify the permissible purpose for which the information will be obtained and used.
Certification for Employment-Purpose Reports
Employers requesting consumer reports or investigative consumer reports for employment purposes must certify that the reports are being requested for a permissible employment purpose and that applicable requirements governing their use will be followed.
Permissible Purpose
The employer certifies that the information being requested will be used for an appropriate employment purpose, such as evaluating an individual for employment, promotion, reassignment or retention.
Disclosure & Authorization
Before obtaining an employment-related consumer report, employers are responsible for providing required disclosures and obtaining appropriate written authorization from the applicant or employee.
FCRA Responsibilities
Employers certify that they will comply with applicable requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act when obtaining and using consumer report information for employment purposes.
Complete the Employer Certification
POEknows requires employers to complete the Employment Consumer Report Certification as part of the employment screening process.
The certification documents the employer’s intended use of consumer report information and its agreement to comply with applicable requirements concerning disclosure, authorization and the use of employment-related consumer reports.
Download the certification form, complete the required information and follow the submission instructions provided by POEknows.
Before Requesting a Report
- Establish a permissible employment purpose.
- Complete the required employer certification.
- Provide applicable disclosures to the applicant or employee.
- Obtain required authorization before requesting the report.
- Follow applicable procedures when using report information.
- Maintain appropriate screening documentation.
Have Questions About the Process?
Background screening requirements can involve several steps. The POEknows team can help explain our screening process, required documentation and the services available for your organization.
Ready to Begin Employment Screening?
Contact POEknows for assistance establishing your account, completing the required documentation and selecting the screening services appropriate for your organization.
