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.
Read MoreCan 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.
Read MoreBackground 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
Read MoreWhy won’t my employer let me use my own computer or mobile device for work?
Your employer could be concerned about protecting information for business or legal purposes (increased privacy and security risks when you use your own devices or network). Read More
Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (California)
The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) is a California law that requires Read More
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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