A Missouri-specific employee background check policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on federal and Missouri law. Local law may impose additional or different requirements but this document will be useful and relevant to employers throughout the state. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips. For information on testing employees for COVID-19, see Practice Note: Medical Examinations and Inquiries in Employment Checklist.