Background checks in District of Columbia

A state-specific summary for District of Columbia is being prepared and will be published after legal review. Until then, the federal FCRA baseline applies as the minimum standard.

FCRA baseline

The FCRA requires a standalone disclosure, written authorization and a two-step adverse action process. Non-conviction records older than seven years generally aren't reportable unless the position pays $75,000 or more.

Sources

• Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. §1681)