Guidelines for hiring managers and human resources staff on using background checks in employment, including compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These guidelines incorporate updated guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on using criminal background check information. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. State or local law may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers in every state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.