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Does an employer need my permission before obtaining my military service records?

Generally yes. Service records can only be released under limited circumstances unless you provide…
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If I apply for a position where the employer is required by law to perform background checks, will this affect my rights?

Maybe. When a specific law requires a background check, that law usually outlines the rights employees or…
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In California, can an employment background check include my credit report?

No, an employer can’t review your credit report in California unless the position falls into an exemption…
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Can a background check include criminal records that have been expunged?

They shouldn’t, but definitions of expungement vary from state to state. The records might not completely…

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