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John had been regularly denied employment due to poor credit stemming from a stroke. During a recent job interview, he spoke very candidly about his financial position—making them aware that he suffered a stroke and lost his job as a result. Read More

A specialty consumer report (compiled by a specialty consumer reporting agency) may include

You have the right to dispute incomplete or inaccurate information in any consumer report prepared about you by a consumer reporting agency (CRA) including credit reporting agencies (credit bureaus) and specialty agencies (check writing history, medical records, rental history).

Generally, no.

It can only be seen by certain employers (public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and childcare facilities).

Generally, no.

California employers can only ask to see your arrest record when you’re awaiting trial on the arrest or (for certain arrests) if you are applying for a health care job and will have access to patients or drugs.

Generally, no.

Private (with five or more employees) and public sector (state/local agencies, cities and counties) employers must review your qualifications for the job before considering your criminal record.

California employers can run a criminal background check after determining that you qualify for the job.

Yes, they can.

They must consider the amount of time since you were convicted, the type of conviction and if it relates to the specific duties of the job.