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        Credit Background Check

        Credit Background Checks & Reports for Employees

        A credit background check for employment is an important way to manage risk in hiring when you need a candidate with strong fiscal responsibility.

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        Trust & Safety

        Why Credit Background Checks Matter

        Reviewing your candidate’s credit history provides insight into a candidate’s integrity and responsibility toward his or her financial obligations, and are recommended for positions where access to financial assets, transactions, and decisions are a primary responsibility. Benefits of credit checks for employment include:

        • Reduced risk of negligent hiring lawsuits, theft, or embezzlement
        • Clear picture of a candidate’s financial responsibility
        • Ability to make informed decisions based on reliable records
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        Results

        Credit Checks For Employment: What Gets Reported

        Employment credit checks show a record of a person’s credit-to-debt ratio and past bankruptcies, providing insight into how someone has managed credit and bill payments in the past—an important indicator for positions where the employee will be handling or managing money. While credit checks for employment do not report credit scores, results may include:

        • Names and addresses of current and previous employers
        • Notifications of bankruptcies
        • A record of the individual’s credit and payment history
        • Any unpaid bills turned over to a collection agency
        • Other credit inquiries that have been made on the candidate
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        Compliance

        How Can You Stay Compliant With Credit Background Checks?

        Employers must follow the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when running employment credit checks, including disclosure, authorization, and consent requirements. Employers must also follow the adverse action process when deciding not to hire based on information in a credit report. Learn how GoodHire’s built-in compliance workflows can help.

        State & City Laws Also Apply

        Several states and a few cities like New York and Chicago have restrictions on how employers can use employment credit checks in hiring. Typically, the use of credit history is prohibited unless the employer or employee falls into special categories, such as an employee who would:

        • Handle large amounts of money
        • Work in a managerial capacity
        • Have access to trade secrets
        • Work in a field (such as financial services) in which regulations require credit reports

        Resources

        More Information About Credit Background Checks

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        Does A Credit Freeze Affect Employee Background Checks?

        Many consumers place a freeze on their credit for added security. Find out what a credit freeze is, and whether a credit freeze can affect background checks.
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        What Employers Need To Know About FCRA Credit Check Requirements

        Learn more about the FCRA and credit checks, what company credentialing means, and why hiring a CRA to conduct credit checks is a wise investment for your company.
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        Pros & Cons To Checking Candidates’ Credit In The Interview Process

        We’re sharing the pros and cons, as well as important considerations about using credit checks, so you can make the best decision for your company.
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        Should You Rescind A Job Offer Based On A Credit Check?

        Learn more about what to consider and how to approach rescinding a job offer based on the results of a credit background check, and the proper steps to take.
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        Employers Must Be Credentialed First

        Before running credit background checks for employment, employers must first meet specific eligibility requirements set forth by the FCRA. The process generally takes 3-5 days, and in some cases may require an on-site inspection to verify your business, which requires a one-time fee. GoodHire’s step-by-step workflow will take you through the process. Get started running employment credit checks in three easy steps:

        1
        Create A GoodHire Account
        Start by completing GoodHire’s sign up process, or sign in to an existing account.
        2
        Meet Eligibility Requirements
        Online questions determine your eligibility to run credit checks and identify any required legal documentation.
        3
        Complete On-Site Inspection
        A certified inspector verifies your business’s legitimacy with an on-site inspection (if required).

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