Generally yes. Service records can only be released under limited circumstances unless you provide authorization (the military can release your name, rank, salary, duty assignments, awards and duty status without your consent).
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Sometimes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) criminal records database may be accessed for some criminal history checks, depending on the kind of job involved.
Read MoreYes, if the background check is conducted by a consumer reporting agency (not an FBI background check), you do have rights. You can learn more about them in our
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A former employer can say anything truthful about your performance. However, most employers have a policy to only confirm dates of employment, final salary and other limited information.
Read MoreYes, it can. When an employee’s claim goes through the state system or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB), the case becomes public record.
Read MoreSigning up for the Do Not Call Registry should stop calls from most legitimate telemarketers and businesses.
Read MoreCredit freezes (also called security freezes) prevent fraudulent accounts from being opened in your name by not allowing anyone to check your credit report.
Read MoreNo, an eviction notice by itself won’t show up on your credit report.
There are a couple of other ways that evidence of an eviction could still show up on you credit report, for example, if you
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