Under the provisions of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC, Section 1681 et seq., the Americans with Disabilities Act and all applicable federal, state, and local laws, I hereby authorize and permit VeriScreen, Inc. aka VeriRent to obtain a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report which may Include the following:
1. My employment records; 2. Records concerning any driving, criminal history, credit history, civil record, workers’ compensation (post-offer only) and drug testing; 3. (For truck drivers only) In accordance with the Department of Transportation Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, Section 382.413, Information concerning alcohol and controlled substances for the past 3 years; 4. Verification of my academic and/or professional credentials; and information and/or copies of documents from any military service records.
I understand that an “Investigative consumer report” may include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living, which may be obtained by interviews with individuals with whom I am acquainted or who may have knowledge concerning any such items of information. I am entitled to know if employment or promotion is denied because of information obtained by my prospective employer from a Consumer Reporting Agency.
I agree that a copy of this authorization has the same effect as an original and if my application is accepted I understand that VeriScreen will be allowed to perform a background check on a yearly/quarterly or during the process of determining a promotion, re-certification, continued qualification or as the result of reasonable suspicion. I understand and acknowledge that under provision of the Fair Credit Reporting Act I may request a copy of any consumer report from the consumer reporting agency that compiled the report, after I have provided proper identification.
I authorize VeriScreen, Inc. aka VeriRent to obtain and prepare an investigative consumer report as set forth above, as part of its investigation of my employment application. This authorization shall remain in effect over the course of my employment. Reports may be ordered periodically during the course of my employment. NOTE: Except for those states where an annual release is required, i.e. California (CALIFORNIA-Continuing consent concept is inapplicable and a separate authorization must be requested each time a report is ordered. - CA Civ. Code 1786.22)
New York and Maine applicants or employees only: You have the right to inspect and receive a copy of any investigative consumer report requested by the Company by contacting the consumer reporting agency identified above directly. You may also contact the Company to request the name, address, and telephone number of the nearest unit of the consumer reporting agency designated to handle inquiries, which the Company shall provide within 5 days.
New York applicants or employees only: Upon request, you will be informed whether or not a consumer report was requested by the Company, and if such report was requested, informed of the name and address of the consumer reporting agency that furnished the report. By signing below, you also acknowledge receipt of Article 23-A of the New York Correction Law.
Oregon applicants or employees only: Information describing your rights under federal and Oregon law regarding consumer Identity theft protection, the storage and disposal of your credit information, and remedies available to you should you suspect or find that the Company has not maintained secured records is available to you upon request.
Washington State applicants or employees only: You also have the right to request from the consumer reporting agency a written summary of your rights and remedies under the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act.