Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Background Check - can you be fired for refusing
Can an employee be fired for refusing to submit to a background check after they've been employed for years. The employer has a new policy that they can conduct periodic checks whenever they want for any reason whatsoever.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Background Check - can you be fired for refusing
I would need to know more information before answering this questions. Are you bonded and is this really a requirement of the bonding company? Do you have an employment contract with your employer or are you an employee at will? If a contract is in place then that will govern the right to request information. If not, then you can be fired for any reason or no reason at all.
Re: Background Check - can you be fired for refusing
There are laws designed to protect employees, but the answer depends upon a lot of circumstances, such as job responsibilities, need for bonding, grounds for suspicion, etc. Please call to discuss your facts in order to get an informed opinion. 714 960-7584
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