How long are the statutory reporting limits on prior criminal convictions? My understanding was 7 yrs. per the FCRA.

In most cases, there is no time limit for convictions. The seven year limitation typically refers to non-conviction arrest records. You also...

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Can a felony record ever be sealed so one can pass a background check?

If you've been having trouble getting a job because of your background checks, you should be aware of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting...

I agree with Attorney Bazaz. You do have rights under the FCRA and since the FCRA provides for attorneys' fees, many FCRA attorneys take cases on...

You do have rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the employer to provide two notices to you when...

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I believe your friend may have posted on this site already. Your friend does have...

You do have another option. You should be aware of your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires the...

Background Check is preventing me from getting a job. Advice please? Its getting hopeless!

This is a difficult situation, as you describe. One thing to consider is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the due process it provides to...

My friend's background check shows she is a meth dealer and had a burglary charge out of Georgia. How do we fix this?

You have identified several potential issues under the Fair Credit Reporting. First, the FCRA requires that background check companies (both in...

Can I sue for unpaid wages if I agreed not to be paid for overtime?

An employee cannot agree to not be paid overtime. You have the right to be paid an overtime premium for all hours over 40. When an employer fails...

Does an employer have to disclose information obtained in pre-employment background checks?

Attorney Fisk is correct. The Fair Credit Reporting Act requires employers to provide two notices to an employee/applicant when taking an adverse...