Thread: Background check inaccuracy...

I just lost my job because of a misdemeanor record according to the background check result that my employer conducted. I swear to God that I never committed such offense. I've read this employment background check article and it said that I have the right to dispute any errors in data but I don't know where and how. I need some help on what to do? Do you think I can have my job back if everything will be clear?

Part of the answer you are looking for depends on where you are, meaning what state are you in...

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Originally Posted by unfortunate

I just lost my job because of a misdemeanor record according to the background check result that my employer conducted. I swear to God that I never committed such offense. I've read this employment background check article and it said that I have the right to dispute any errors in data but I don't know where and how. I need some help on what to do? Do you think I can have my job back if everything will be clear?

NO. You do not have a legal right to get your job back, unless you have a contract, union agreement, or live in the few states that are not "employed at will" states. Most states allow companies to fire you or lay you off for any reason they want to.

Fair Credit Reporting Act does say that they must give you a copy of the background report if that is the reason they fired you, but they do not have to rehire you. You can contact the reporting agency directly and ask them to correct the record, which they will do if you provide them with proof of the error. However, the FCRA requires your employer to get your written permission before he bought a background check on you.

When conducting a background credit check, it is first important to determine which individuals you need to check on, or which businesses. For entrepreneurs, it is a good idea to conduct background credit checks on all potential employees and business partners . For employers screening applicants, a background credit check by investigators may reveal if the potential employee is responsible enough with money, and can be trusted to handle the responsibilities of the job. For entrepreneurs searching for business partners, a background credit check can verify if the individual indeed has the necessary resources to invest in the said venture.

LOL... good topic. thanks.

you do have the right to demand to see the background check report that your employer acquired, and try to see what the charge/misdemeanor was.. this is under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, it gives you the right to view your report from your employer..

If you truly did not commit the misdemeanor, then run a background check on yourself using credible background check sites or agencies, appeal to the courts to have your records straightened out.

you can also use the documents if you plan on pursuing a law suit against your previous employer.. good luck

That's not good. You have to file a legal action if you can't convince your employer that you didn't commit that wrongful investigation. You have the right to defend yourself if it's not true.

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You may not have the right to get the job back but atleast you can explain the employer about the negative results you are facing. A discussion may solve your case.

You should be always be honest regarding your past life