credit checks
Women suing school for performing credit check
A woman is suing the University of Miami after her job offer at the college’s medical school was revoked due to bad credit found on a background check. The topic of credit checks and the role they should play in pre-employment background checks is one we are hearing a lot about recently, and some are…
Read MoreOregan background screening and credit checks
We’re all aware of the debates going on in almost every state regarding credit checks, and the role they should play in employment background screening. For those in Oregon, here’s a closer look at the changes that have been discussed and what you can expect in 2011… Purpose and Scope (1) It is the policy…
Read MoreEEOC request for background check information
credit checks and the role they should, or should not, play in pre-employment background screening. Last week, as a follow-up to the hearing, the EEOC posted a request for information on its website that explores issues surrounding liability associated with providing an employment reference. They have posted a request for information on the questions raised,…
Read MoreThe reality of the Illinois credit check law
recently blogged about the new legislation brought in by Governor Quinn stating that credit checks were no longer allowed to be part of pre-employment background checks. The legislation prohibits employers from discriminating between possible employees based on their credit history. However, as was expected, opponents have now come out, claiming that there are some pretty…
Read MoreGovernor Quinn signs law to end pre-employment credit checks
This week re-ignited the debate regarding pre-employment background checks and the role they should play in our society. A law has been signed in Illinois which will prohibit employers from discriminating between possible employees based on their credit history. This brings up the interesting question of whether an employer ought to know how well their…
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