Would a dismissed case have a record of conviction? The case was dismissed without any punishment, fine, sentence or probabation

If this record is coming up on your background report, you should dispute it with the reporting agency. The reporting agency is the third party...

You have a specific federal statutory right to receive a copy of the report under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) if the employer uses the...

Did the employer provide you with a copy of the background report and a summary of your consumer rights before it made the decision to terminate...

I have a dismissed case just need to know how long it takes to be cleared and show on a background check

You can and should contact the large Consumer Reporting Agencies (the third party companies that sell background reports) with your cleared record....

I entered a plea deal and served 150 days for a misdemeanor assault, why does the indictment show up on my background check?

A couple of questions. Number 1, does the record indicate that you were convicted of the felony? Number 2, does the report make it confusing? ...

Do I need to hire an attorney to get a full nation wide background report for myself ?

No. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) you can obtain not only your background report from all the major reporting agencies (HireRight,...

Employees Background Cheks

As an employer using a criminal or employment background report to make employment decisions, you are obligated under the Fair Credit Reporting Act...

I just got terminated from my job after my background came back. I have a petty theft infraction. What now ?

Your former employer may have violated your Federal Rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). If an employer uses a criminal background...

I had a misdemeanor conviction vacated. How do I find out if it shows up in background checks for job applications?

Check out this article: http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2014/04/employers_prefer_candidates_wi.html#incart_river_default It will give...

My job offer was revoked. What are my rights (ie. EEOC)? The company is based in OK but the job was in Tx.

You could have a claim under the Fair Credit Reporting Act if the employer made an employment decision in part based upon your criminal background...