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Is it possible to have some one elses felony convictions 3x's on your background

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 20, 2016

Unfortunately, it is possible. Sometimes background reporting companies mix files, attributing someone else's information to you. But depending...

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How does the first offenders discharge actually work in GA?

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 16, 2016

I agree with the answer you've been given. In addition, there may be legal issues relating to employment law. Before your employer let you go,...

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Do I have a good case to sue a back check company for providing sealed expunged criminal record that resulted in rescinded offer

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 14, 2016

Pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, private background reporting companies have a general obligation to report accurate and up-to-date...

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How can I find out who placed a false derogatory comment on my background report?

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 09, 2016

If the background report is run by a private company, then you have a right under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (Section 1681g) to make a request...

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Can I sue a background check company for providing employers with wrong information that has cost me two jobs?

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 06, 2016

I'm sorry you are dealing with this. In both instances, the background reporting company may have violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Under...

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Can an inactive status in a felony case and also early discharge help in getting management position with company

Andrew's answer | Answered on October 05, 2016

Only the employer can determine whether the status of a criminal charge can hurt or help your employment prospects. However, if you were denied...

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How can a criminal record be listed wrong when a background check is run?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 28, 2016

Sometimes tenant screening companies make mistakes. Often times, there is something you can do about it. If the criminal background check is run...

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Will a conviction over 7 years still show on a 7 year background check

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 22, 2016

If the employer is going to use a private third party background reporting company to run the background check, then it must obtain your...

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Can you help remove an arrest from a background check

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 20, 2016

Were you arrested and convicted, or only arrested? If you were only arrested, the Fair Credit Reporting Act requires that private background...

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What rights do I have to make background screening company accountable for me losing my job?

Andrew's answer | Answered on September 19, 2016

If the background reporting company reported inaccurate information and this information caused you damage (e.g., losing the job), then under the...

Andrew Louis Weiner's Answers (453)

Is it possible to have some one elses felony convictions 3x's on your background

How does the first offenders discharge actually work in GA?

Do I have a good case to sue a back check company for providing sealed expunged criminal record that resulted in rescinded offer

How can I find out who placed a false derogatory comment on my background report?

Can I sue a background check company for providing employers with wrong information that has cost me two jobs?

Can an inactive status in a felony case and also early discharge help in getting management position with company

How can a criminal record be listed wrong when a background check is run?

Will a conviction over 7 years still show on a 7 year background check

Can you help remove an arrest from a background check

What rights do I have to make background screening company accountable for me losing my job?