Employment/Background Errors
Correct Employment/Background Errors in New York
Over the years, it’s become more and more common for employers to use consumer reports as a way to screen applicants and make decisions about promotions, etc. These types of reports can go by many different names, including employment reports, background checks, and background screening reports. They give employers a quick overview of your employment history and any criminal or public records, helping to verify information on a candidate’s application. Unfortunately, these reports are also subject to error, which could potentially cost you a job. If you have any questions about a potential error on your background check, please call Report Credit Problems today. Our office specializes in these types of cases and is here to help correct your background errors in New York.
Know Your Consumer Rights
Just like with credit reports, all consumers have rights and protections when it comes to errors in their background or employment screening. Errors on these reports can have a major negative impact on your life, including the denial of a job or the loss of your current position. This can be devastating, especially if you work in an industry where jobs are scarce. That’s why such protections are in place, and you need to know your rights in relation to background errors in New York. The law regulates not only the companies that sell employment reports, but also those employers who use them.
Every consumer is protected because the law requires:
- Employers to get the applicant’s permission before running a background report
- Employers to give the applicant a copy of the report results and a summary of their FCRA rights before denying the job or firing the employee
- Employers must notify the applicant or employee when a position is denied or terminated because of the findings of a background check
- That applicants and employees are permitted to dispute incorrect information in a report
What to Do if You Notice an Error in Your Background Check
Have you been denied a job or terminated from an existing one due to the errors of an inaccurate background report? Now is the time to take action. At Report Credit Problems, our team has many years of experience disputing incorrect information on these types of reports. We can help you make your case and get your report corrected, so this won’t happen again. Call us today if you’ve noticed an error on your report. We’re here to help you!