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Test Yourself: Are you background check savvy?
This quiz will test your knowledge about employment background checks . Click below to see answers.
- According to a 2020 survey by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) what percentage of employers conduct background checks?
- 52 percent
- 67 percent
- 83 percent
- 94 percent
- True or False? The authorization form and the disclosure form that must be signed by a job candidate prior to an employer ordering a background check can be combined per the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- Are you allowed to have a liability waiver (sometimes called an indemnity clause) in your disclosure or authorization forms?
- Yes
- No
- Yes, but only for high level positions
- Yes, but only for non-salaried employees
- How many states currently have ‘Ban the Box’ Laws prohibiting private employers from asking about a person’s criminal history on a job application?
- 15 states
- No states
- 17 states
- More than 30 states