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Can a Background Check Cost You a Job? Your Rights Under the FCRA and Minnesota Law

A background check can cost you a job offer or the job you already have. But the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) puts strict rules on both the employer ordering the report and the company that prepares it. If either one skips a required step, or the report contains false, misleading, or legally barred information, you may have a claim.

Fired After Reporting in Illinois? Your Work Number File May Be the Only Written Reason You Get.

Fired After Reporting in Illinois? Your Work Number File May Be the Only Written Reason You Get.

Many of the people who call our Chicago office tell the same story. They reported harassment to HR, or told a supervisor that something the company was doing was illegal. An investigation or a write-up followed. Then they were let go, and the explanation was vague, verbal, or missing entirely.

How to Freeze Your Work Number File, Fix Errors, and See Who Pulled It

If you’ve held a W-2 job in the last decade, Equifax probably has a copy of your paychecks. It keeps them in a database and sells the information through a service called The Work Number. Your past employers, every check down to the dollar, your hours, your start and end dates, and the reason you left each job is for sale to lenders, landlords, and employers…

Fired After Reporting to HR in Minnesota? Check What Your Employer Told Equifax.

Fired After Reporting to HR in Minnesota? Check What Your Employer Told Equifax.

Can I find out what my employer told The Work Number about why I left? Yes. Request your free Employment Data Report at employees.theworknumber.com or by calling 866-604-6570. It shows your employment history as your employers reported it, and it lists every company that pulled your file in the past two years. Does a Minnesota employer have to tell me why I …

What Evidence Should I Collect Before Filing an Employment Claim?

Losing your job, employers passing you over for opportunities, or dealing with harassment or discrimination at work can leave you with more questions than answers. If you’re wondering, “What evidence should I collect before filing an employment claim?” you don’t need a complete case file before reaching out for help. A seasoned employment attorney can help y…

Put on a PIP Right After You Complained?

You complained about a genuine problem in the workplace, and suddenly, your performance isn’t good enough.

Write-Ups, Demotions, and Firings: Workplace Retaliation in Chicago

Reporting workplace misconduct should never negatively impact your career, yet many employees face backlash. If this sounds familiar, you may be the victim of unlawful workplace retaliation.

Terminated After Reporting Your Boss to HR?

Were you terminated after reporting your boss to HR? If you tried to do the right thing at work and got fired right after making a complaint about your supervisor’s unlawful conduct, it may be illegal.

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