At a job interview I signed an application giving my permission to run my credit. Later I was told that my credit score was not good enough to hire
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At a job interview I signed an application giving my permission to run my credit. Later I was told that my credit score was not good enough to hire
Is this legal in Calif.
Asked on June 24, 2009 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
As far as I know, considering a person's credit score as part of their job application is entirely legal, and quite common. It's one more reason to monitor your credit, and take care of it.
I'm not a California attorney, and the law might be different in your state. There might be other facts relative to the job that might affect the answer as well. For advice you can rely on, you need to talk to an attorney in your area. One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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