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Know Your Rights: Background Checks in California
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Know Your Rights: Background Checks in California

If you're getting a job in California, a law called the Read More

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Can an employer ask about my criminal record on a job application in California?

Not in most cases. Read More

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Can an employer ask about my criminal record on a job application?

It depends. Read More

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What can I do if my employment background check shows a criminal record of which I was acquitted?

First, you should check the files at the court where you were tried and make sure the information is correct and up-to-date.

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Can a bankruptcy show up on my background check?

Yes they can. Bankruptcies are public record, however, employers can’t discriminate against you because you filed for bankruptcy. 

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Background Check Basics
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Background Check Basics

Whether individuals are hired, promoted, retained or allowed to volunteer often depends on information revealed in a background check. Companies conduct background checks on prospective employees and volunteers for many reasons including

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Complaining When Someone Isn’t Complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act
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Complaining When Someone Isn't Complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

There are a number of different ways to make your voice heard if you believe that someone isn’t complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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Ban the Box Laws: The Breakdown
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Ban the Box Laws: The Breakdown

The federal law governing employment background checks (Fair Credit Reporting Act) doesn Read More

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