Quick Answer
Refusing to complete the background check authorization form is treated the same as failing the background check. In addition, team members have no more than five (5) calendar days from the date their offer of employment is signed to complete the background check authorization. Failure to do so may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment if work has already begun.
What This Means
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Condition of Employment: All roles at LWG require successful completion of a background check as part of the employment process.
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Authorization Deadline: Team members must complete the background check authorization within five (5) calendar days of signing their offer letter.
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Refusal = Failure: If you do not authorize the background check, Leeds West Groups cannot complete the required screening. This is considered the equivalent of an unsuccessful background check.
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Employment Impact:
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Before your start date: Your conditional offer of employment will be rescinded.
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After employment has started: Your employment will be terminated.
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Why This Policy Exists
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Safety & Risk Management: Background checks help protect our team members, customers, and workplaces.
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Consistency & Fairness: This requirement is applied uniformly to all positions.
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Legal & Regulatory Compliance: LWG must meet applicable legal, insurance, and operational requirements across all locations.
Important Note
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LWG does not provide alternative verification methods in place of the required background check.
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Extensions or exceptions are not guaranteed and may only be considered where required by law.
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All background check decisions are handled in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
