An Illinois-specific employee background check policy. This policy can be incorporated into an employee handbook or used as a stand-alone policy document. This Standard Document applies only to private workplaces. It is based on Illinois and federal law. Local laws may impose additional or different requirements, but this document will be useful and relevant to employers within the state of Illinois. For more on the scope of local law coverage, see Local Law Coverage in Labor & Employment Resources. This Standard Document has integrated notes with important explanations and drafting tips.