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Sample Pre-Adverse Action Letter

PRE-ADVERSE ACTION LETTER

Information we received in a Consumer Report obtained from First Advantage may adversely affect your employment status with COMPANY NAME.

First Advantage did not participate in any employment decision at COMPANY NAME and will be unable to provide you with specific reasons as to why COMPANY NAME may choose to take an adverse employment action.

Enclosed is a copy of the report and a copy of your rights under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and relevant state laws. You have the right to dispute with First Advantage the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the Consumer Report. You may contact First Advantage at:

First Advantage

Consumer Center

P.O. Box 105292

Atlanta, GA 30348

(800) 845-6004

We will evaluate the information in your report on an individualized case-by-case basis in accordance with the law and EEOC guidance. If you believe that there is additional information that may help us better evaluate your fitness for this position, please contact me immediately at [Company Information] If we do not hear from you within 5 days, we will make our determination based on the information currently available to us.

Sincerely,

COMPANY NAME

Enclosures:

Background Report

Summary of Rights

Applicable State Law Rights (MA, NJ, WA, NY)

Custom Pre-Adverse Letter (Body) – Including Article 23-A

Dear (Applicant’s first name, last name)

We have recently requested a background report on you. Information contained in this report (enclosed herewith, including a summary of your rights under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and relevant state laws) may adversely affect your employment status. The background report was prepared by:

First Advantage

Consumer Center

P.O. Box 105292

Atlanta, GA 30348

(800) 845-6004

You have the right to obtain a free disclosure of your file from First Advantage, within 60 days of the date of this letter. You also have the right to dispute directly with First Advantage' Consumer Dispute line at (800) 845-6004 the accuracy or completeness of any of the information provided by First Advantage.

Sincerely,

Customer’s Name

Human Resources Department

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