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A 613a notification is a formal notification to job applicants that potentially disqualifying information has been identified through a database that may impact their employment prospects. 

Employers are cautioned against making a final decision to decline employment based solely on the findings of a national criminal database search since they may not always be up to date. 

The 613A letter informs the applicant about the discovery of derogatory information reported within the criminal background check results that could affect their hire ability.  Issuing a 613a letter provides the candidate with the chance to contest or clarify the findings before any further action is taken.  It is important to note that this letter is not considered an adverse action notice. It is solely an alert to the applicant to the existence of information that may require additional research.

The 613a notice serves as a formal notification to job applicants regarding potentially disqualifying information found in a criminal background check. Here’s a summary of the key points:

  1. Notification of Potentially Disqualifying Information: The 613a notice alerts job applicants that derogatory information has been identified through a name-based search, which could impact their employment prospects. The Fair Credit Reporting Act and 613a notices.
  • Employers: Employers are cautioned against making final decisions solely based on the findings of a national criminal database search. Name-based searches may not always be up to date, and therefore, additional research or verification may be necessary.
  • Purpose of the Letter: The letter serves to inform the applicant about the discovery of potentially adverse information in their background check results, allowing them to contest or clarify the findings before any further action is taken.
  • Not an Adverse Action Notice: Importantly, the 613a notice is not considered an adverse action notice. Instead, it is an alert to the applicant regarding the existence of information that may require further investigation.

Overall, issuing a 613a notice allows for transparency in the background check process, providing applicants with an opportunity to address any concerns or discrepancies before a final decision is made regarding their employment. For more information, please contact customer support at corescreening.com.

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