Legal Question in Business Law in California

CA Background Checks

Is an employer required to offer a job position in order to run a criminal background check?


Asked on 6/26/07, 8:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: CA Background Checks

Anyone who obtains a credit report or so-called "background check" has to get your permission in writing, or else you can sue them. If I were you I would not agree to one unless the employer agrees, at a minimum, to furnish you with a copy.

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Answered on 6/26/07, 9:35 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: CA Background Checks

If you want a chance at the job, you will have to agree to the check as a part of the employer's qualification process.

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Answered on 6/27/07, 5:40 pm


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