Your situation may be covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. If inaccurate information is being reported about you and this information is...

Can I sue a background agency for defamation of character?

Yes. Private background check companies have a general obligation under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to report accurate information. When they...

I have stuff on my background that has been on there since 2005. Some things on there was dismissed..

I'm sorry that you are dealing with background reports that are holding you back. Fortunately, there is a federal law - the Fair Credit Reporting...

Items on back ground check still showing

I agree with Attorney Campbell. In addition, if the felony is showing up on the background report without any reference to it being set aside, and...

Was it your Massachusetts/Texas record(s) that showed the felony, or was it a background report that was done on you for a job? If it was a...

The "non-adjudicated" language may simply refer to the background reporting company informing you (and the employer) that it is not making a...

How can I get a false criminal record removed from my record?

Unfortunately, consumer reporting agencies (like Trans Union) report inaccurate criminal record information far too often. When they do so, you...

How do I get a false criminal record removed from my record?

Unfortunately, consumer reporting agencies (like Trans Union) report inaccurate criminal record information far too often. When they do so, you...

Do I have any recourse if an offer of employment is rescinded due to an inaccurate background report?

You may have rights as against the background report company under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Under the FCRA, background reporting companies...

Is it legal for my employer to do this?

The Fair Labor Standards Act allows, in some situations, for employers to take a tip credit and pay employees less than the minimum wage. The...