Even if you feel that you have nothing to hide or don’t particularly care whether an employer knows a lot about your private life, there are still reasons you should pay attention and understand your rights when it comes to background checks.
Posted: Jul 10 2019
The Information Could be Wrong or Misleading
The information an employer receives about you might
- omit crucial information (you were arrested, but found not guilty)
- reveal sealed or expunged information (juvenile offenses)
- list a single charge multiple times
- misclassify an offense (misdemeanor marked as a felony)
- mistake you for another person (common name or have been a victim of identity theft)
There are ways to fix these problems (see our guide: Dealing with Errors on Your Background Check).
