Fred's Story: Mistaken Identity in Hit-and-Run
Someone with the same name and birthdate as Fred was involved in a hit-and-run case in northern California. The Department of Motor Vehicles sent notification of the case to his employer. Read More
Someone with the same name and birthdate as Fred was involved in a hit-and-run case in northern California. The Department of Motor Vehicles sent notification of the case to his employer. Read More
The California Delete Act is a state law that provides California residents with a one-click mechanism to ask registered data brokers to delete their personal information. Read More
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a state law that provides California residents rights when dealing with businesses that collect and sell their personal information.
Read MoreGenerally, no.
It can only be seen by certain employers (public utilities, law enforcement, security guard firms and childcare facilities).
Read MoreGenerally, 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.
Read MoreGenerally, 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.
Read MoreCalifornia employers can run a criminal background check after determining that you qualify for the job.
Read MoreYes, 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.
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