I hereby authorize and request any present or former employer, school, police department, financial institution, drug screening facility or other persons having personal knowledge about me, to furnish bearer with any and all information, including but not limited to criminal, driving, and drug screen in their possession regarding me in connection with an application for employment. I understand a Criminal History Background Check will be performed, and any Georgia CHRI (Criminal History Record Information) authorized by state law will be obtained. I am willing that a photocopy of this authorization be accepted with the same authority as the original, and I specifically waive any written notice from any present or former employer who may provide information based upon this authorization request. I understand this authorization is to be part of the written employment application that I sign.
I have been given a stand-alone, consumer notification that a Consumer report or Investigation Consumer Report will be requested and used for the purpose of evaluating me for employment, promotion, reassignment, or retention as an employee and is in compliance with the Federal Fair Credit reporting Act. I acknowledge that D. Lawson & Associates may periodically conduct criminal history background checks for the duration of employment. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless D. Lawson & Associates, its directors, officers, employees, agents, successors, assigns, and vendors from any and all claims, liability or damages whatsoever arising out of or related to the accuracy or use of the services or data provided.