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

Not in most cases.

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

It depends.

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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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Is information about my arrest record available to a potential California employer in a background check?

In California, employers can’t seek the arrest record of a potential employee (even though arrest record information is public record). If an applicant is out of jail but awaiting trial, employers can inquire regarding an arrest.

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Is my criminal history public record in California?

In California, criminal histories (rap sheets) compiled by law enforcement agencies are not public record. Only certain employers such as public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and child care facilities have access to this information.

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In California, do I have the right to see my personnel file from my current or former employer?

Yes, you have the right to review your personnel files and make copies of documents you've signed in California.

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Can an employer in California ask me or my former employers about my salary history?

No, the California Labor Code prohibits an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment. Salary history information includes both your rate of compensation and information about other benefits.