Legal Question in Employment Law in Texas

I was just hired for a new job and have been there three days. My employer gave me a "rental application" and said my credit and background will be checked. I asked the only other employee if she was credit checked, and she said "no." Can I refuse to allow the credit check? If so, can I be fired?


Asked on 1/10/12, 7:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Yes you can be fired. Texas is an "at-will" employment state meaning you can be fired without reason as long as it is not unlawful discrimination. And, they could start a new policy of running credit checks. Many companies now do that.

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Answered on 1/10/12, 8:45 pm


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