FCRA requires an employer to use a "consent" form dedicated solely to the purposes of FCRA. Having a criminal record can present significant obstacles to employment, particularly for Black, Indigenous, Asian, and Latinx communities.Pre-employment background checks in Minnesota investigate the criminal history, past employment, education, and other relevant details about applicants. You received this form because you are required to complete a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background study. If you had a consent with no check, I'd say yes. But at minimum you need to get consent. A background check authorization form is a release given to allow someone else to perform credit and criminal background checks. Under legislation dubbed 'ban the box', Minnesota Statute 364.021, employers are now prohibited from requiring applicants to disclose their criminal history. When completing this form, please print clearly and give complete and accurate information. A Minnesota background check may search a range of sources to uncover information about job candidates such as their employment and education history.