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Existing Legal Protections

Title VII Text of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Guidance from the EEOC on Pre-Employment Credit Inquiries Advisory Letter from the EEOC Fair Credit Reporting Act Text of the Fair Credit Reporting Act Guidance from the Federal Trade Commission on Background...

Credit Checks in the News

October 24, 2010 – The Baltimore Sun – “Employers Frequently Use Credit Checks to Screen Job Candidates,” by Eileen Ambrose October 23, 2010 – The Washington Post – “The Latest Hiring Hurdle: Your Credit History,” by...

Credit Checks: Know Your Rights

Credit Checks: Know Your Rights Before You Start Your Next Job Search: Check Your Own Background – Employers Are! Before You Start Your Next Job Search: Check Your Credit