Today’s job market is challenging enough without the added stress of background checks and their ramifications. Potential and current employers often order background checks to help them make decisions on hiring and continuation of employment. In doing so, they are required to comply with certain laws that are part of the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Include… Continue Reading
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Remedies For Consumers Harmed By Credit Reporting Errors
A person’s credit is an extremely valuable thing. Credit effects a person’s ability to borrow money for a home, obtain insurance, obtain credit cards from banks, and even find a job. A consumer’s credit is generally reported through what are known as consumer reporting agencies, which are businesses that collect and disseminate information about consumers… Continue Reading