Yesterday, the EEOC and Federal Trade Commission issued a joint publication on the use of employment background checks. Tips for employers, including Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements, can be found here:  http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/background_checks_employers.cfm

Tips for employees and applicants are here: http://www.eeoc.gov/eeoc/publications/background_checks_employees.cfm