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A background check error can cause several problems to a person. It can stop a job offer, delay housing applications or create stress for the entire family. Many people assume these reports are always accurate, but mistakes happen more often than expected. Human...
Background checks have become standard practice for many modern employers. They went to verify that a candidate does not have any major criminal convictions or other blemishes on their record before extending an employment offer. Background checks help businesses...
The use of credit reporting from the three main credit bureaus, Trans Union, Equifax and Experian by financial institutions has been in play for decades. As we have written on our blog, there are many other types of consumer reporting agencies that provide information that is governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. There are reporting agencies for employment…
What Happens When a Background Report for a Job Application Picks Up A Conviction Greater Than 7 Years Old? Here’s the scenario: You go in for a job interview and the application asks if you have been convicted of a crime in the past 7 years. Maybe you have a record, but it dates back 10 years. So, you think…
Employers conducting background checks of employees or prospective employees need to be aware of the the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) and its protection of their consumer reports. In 2013, when the FCRA was amended, employers were given additional responsibility to obtain permission and to perform follow-up prior to requesting a consumer report. An employer must adhere to all of…