['Recruiting and hiring']
['Background Checks']
07/19/2024
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Most likely, yes. While it is a best practice for an employer to request a job candidate sign a background check release after extending a conditional offer of employment, there don’t seem to be any limits on when that employer can request consent for the background checks. As long as the employer adheres to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and state rules regarding standalone disclosures and releases, there should be no issue with having applicants sign releases prior to an offer. To make sure everyone is on the same page, the employer should inform applicants of the company’s timeline for running reports.
['Recruiting and hiring']
['Background Checks']
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