I hereby authorize Lower Columbia College, its employees, agents, professional investigators, or any representative of the above named College, to perform investigations into my background, past behavior, character, and reputation.

 

Investigative reports may include criminal history or arrest records, workers’ compensation histories, motor vehicle records, employment and unemployment records, military records, or other sources of information.

 

I authorize custodians of the records of any agency or company as described herein to release such information upon request of any investigator, agent, or representative of the College named above. I understand that any or all of these investigations or inquiries can be performed prior to my employment or during employment if part of a just cause investigation or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement.

 

I understand that the information requested is for the use by the College named above and may be re-disclosed only as authorized by law. I understand that I have the right to request from the College a written disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation conducted that I authorized above if:

 

(1) Any adverse action/decision is made based on the information in the consumer report &

(2) If the request is made in writing within 60 days of the adverse action.

 

If an Investigative Consumer Report has been conducted, I will be notified in writing within five days of receipt of my request for said report.

 

I understand I have the right to request from the consumer reporting agency a written summary of my rights and remedies under the Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act.

 

I believe to the best of my knowledge that all information I have provided is accurate, true, and correct and that I fully understand the terms of this release. I indemnify, release, and hold harmless the College, any agents of the College, or others reporting to or for the College, any investigators, all former employers, reporting agencies, and all those supplying references and character references, from any and all claims, defamation, demands, and/or liabilities arising out of, or related to, such investigators, disclosures, or admissions.

 

Copies of this authorization that show my signature are as valid as the original release signed by me.

 

A SUMMARY OF YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE  WASHINGTON FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT

 

The Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act, located at Chapter 19.182 RCW, substantially parallels the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and the rights and remedies set forth in the Federal Trade Commission’s Summary of Rights, except that, effective July 22, 2007, the Washington State law imposes greater limitations on the reasons for which an employer may obtain a consumer report. Beginning July 22, 2007, an employer may not obtain a consumer report that indicates the consumer’s credit worthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity, unless (1) the information is substantially job related and the employer’s reasons for using the
information are disclosed in writing, or (2) the information is required by law.

 

COMPLAINTS

Any complaints by consumers under state law may be directed to:

Office of the Attorney General

Consumer Protection Division

800 5th Avenue, Suite 2000

Seattle, Washington 98104-3188

Phone 1-800-551-4636 or (206) 464-6684

Fax (206) 389-2801

 

Statewide Toll-Free TDD: 800 276-9883

Complaints May Be Made Via U.S. Mail or E-Mail

Complaints: http://www.atg.wa.gov/FileAComplaint.aspx

(Include your U.S. Mail address with any complaint.)

Website & Forms: http://www.atg.wa.gov/