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Fair Credit Reporting Act Basics
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Fair Credit Reporting Act

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness and…
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Employment
Security

What is mobile device management (MDM) software?

MDM software allows employers to have varying degrees of control over devices (like phones and tablets) that…
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Data Breaches
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Security

What’s a data breach?

A data breach is a security violation in which sensitive, protected or confidential data is copied…
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Credit Reports
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Will an eviction notice show up on my credit report?

No, an eviction notice by itself won’t show up on your credit report. There are a couple of other ways…
Dealing with Negative Information and Errors on Your Credit Report
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Dealing with Negative Information and Errors on Your Credit Report

If you ordered a copy of your credit report and found negative or incorrect information, you have options and…
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Background Checks
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In California, can a background check reveal information about my workers’ compensation claim history?

Yes, it can. When an employee’s claim goes through the state system or the Workers’ Compensation Appeals…
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Background Checks
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What can my former employers say about me when my new, potential employer contacts them?

A former employer can say anything truthful about your performance. However, most employers have a policy to…
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Background Checks
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Do I have rights when a nonprofit organization is screening me for a volunteer position?

Yes, if the background check is conducted by a consumer reporting agency (not an FBI background check), you…

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