Section 1681a of the Fair Credit Reporting Act defines an “investigative consumer report” as “a consumer report or portion thereof in which information on a consumer's character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living is obtained through personal interviews with neighbors, friends, or ...
The denied individual may choose to pursue a challenge and/or apply to the Voluntary Appeal File. A “Delayed” message means the FBI needs to do additional research to verify the person's background. Our staff works closely with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies and courts to verify eligibility.
Some of the implications of failing a background check include: Loss of job opportunity: Failure to pass a background check can result in the loss of a job opportunity. Companies may withdraw a job offer if a candidate fails the background check, as this may suggest that the candidate is unsuitable for the position.
If you suspect the background check has been unable to verify dates of employment for a certain employer, contact the background check company and ask what you can do to facilitate the process. They may ask for additional information, ask you to contact the employer directly, or request copies of your W-2s.
Employers must get your written permission before running a background check from a background reporting company. You have the right to say no, but if you do, you may not get the job.
Employers who fail to respond to federal employment-verification requests can suffer fines and denial of government contracts for up to one year. Failure to complete an employment-verification request from another third party can dilute trust with current and former employees alike.
The user must disclose to the consumer that an investigative consumer report may be obtained. This must be done in a written disclosure that is mailed, or otherwise delivered, to the consumer at some time before or not later than three days after the date on which the report was first requested.
Unable-to-verify rate is the percentage of verifications a background check company is unable to complete. This situation can occur because the employer went out of business, the candidate does not have adequate documentation or there is no third-party record of the information.
New Jersey Consumers (Residents) who need assistance or would like to file a complaint against Debt Collection Practices, Stores or Businesses, or another New Jersey State Governmental Agency, should access the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website at or call (973) 504-6200.
The first step in resolving a consumer problem is to contact the business that sold the product or performed the service. A letter to the manager can be the most effective method. The letter should clearly outline the product purchased, explain the problem and state the resolution you're seeking.