California recently became the seventh state to address the use of credit reports for employment background screening purposes. California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22) which restricts when employers lawfully can use “consumer credit reports.” AB 22 is effective as of January 1, 2012.
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As the legal and regulatory landscape around credit screening evolves, it is recommended that employers develop their credit screening programs with a focus on mitigating legal risks. Below are some tips for building credit check programs that also mitigate certain legal and regulatory risks.
A recent ruling by the U.S. 3rd Court of Appeals confirmed that a private employer may refuse to hire someone based on a past bankruptcy without violating federal bankruptcy law. In a hiring environment in which there are more questions than answers regarding [...]
A candidate’s credit history can be a meaningful tool for screening candidates that are applying for a position that involves financial transactions or the handling of sensitive information. Employers that are trying to reduce the risk of fraud or theft frequently use credit reports for positions involving billing functions or access [...]
As unemployment and other hardships continue to impact applicants’ credit reports, state lawmakers are increasingly scrutinizing the use of credit checks for pre-employment screening purposes. Recently, Illinois became the fourth state to pass a law (WA, OR, and HI have already passed similar legislation) that now restricts the use of [...]
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