Legal Question in Employment Law in California

I am in final stage of a job negotiation. I don't mind a criminal background check, but is it legal to request a personal credit check? The position is for a office manager.


Asked on 2/04/10, 11:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

It is only legal for them to conduct a credit check if you authorize them to do so. But if you refuse to authorize a credit check, they can decline to offer you the job. If you are not hired because of the credit information obtained, the employer must tell you that is the reason.

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Answered on 2/09/10, 11:45 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

'Legal' to request, yes. No check without consent. But, unless you provide them what they ask, you won't get the job. The choice is yours.

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Answered on 2/09/10, 3:34 pm


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