Employment

You can take steps to prepare for an employee background check before you apply for a new job. By doing so, you could reduce the chance of being surprised by inaccurate or forgotten information that could show up during the background check process.

The Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) is a California law that requires Read More

When an employer performs a background check on you and finds incorrect information, you have options and rights.

Even if you feel that you have nothing to hide or don’t particularly care whether an employer knows a lot about your private life, there are still reasons you should pay attention and understand your rights when it comes to background checks.

The federal law governing employment background checks (Fair Credit Reporting Act) doesn Read More

There are a number of different ways to make your voice heard if you believe that someone isn’t complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.