Employment Background Checks: Know Your Rights. 

Why punish someone for their background like the law hasn't already taken care of it

This has literally been my life for the last three years, 2 to 3 jobs a week, more then qualified for the positions.. cut because I was in the wrong place at the wrong time back in 2016..today it still puts a strain on my life.. the world is constantly evolving and time doesn't stop for anyone. The bill have to get paid and the older you get the more responsibilities you must take on... If you dont get in where you fit in quickly those position close and seal up fast... ughh... my life would have been so much different without those set backs

I had a job a couple of months ago and told them my criminal record. Didn't lie. They let me work for a month then fired me with no explanation. They just said I was a good person

It is also clear to me (as it should be to everyone) that the technology evolution has gone unchecked, in terms of employers using social media like Facebook, YT, etc. and 3rd party verification services (as in this video) to further investigate job applicants. Years ago in my criminal law class, we learned that the standard of law is what a "reasonable person" in society views as worthy. When you cant use social media freely as social, non-professional commentary as intended, without worrying about potential employment ramifications...then the abuse pendulum has gone too far with employer snooping. Further, when a 3rd party verification company can get an issue date on a degree from a college/university, age discrimination can still be used against the applicant. Employers also run credit checks. It has been proved that personal credit info and job viability is not a associated behavior! A company with your credit history can give opportunity for data theft, along with internal unlawful company communication (eg. gossip). Please write or call your local congress person and push back on all this ridiculousness. Time for the pendulum to swing back more reasonably by creating laws for background check limitations and reflecting our social norms.

They don't even call or interview anymore.

Pretty misleading title. 6min video to show an unlikely situation where the background checks confused the identity. stupid.

O my god, I can't believe these things happen to people.

you commit a crime (who hasn't?), you pay the fine and do the time, but background check condemns for life. The injustice of the back ground check is to treat human beings like they are not human anymore. What good are references or experience because a young and naive ex-wife of a drug addict got caught up in his misleadings over 30 years ago.

I can see why this video ranks number 1 on youtube for background check search query. It's very well produced.

Im going thru the same shit. Im 25 and never been arrested or giving a ticket. No criminal record what so ever yet my background check failed. I am yet to know why

It happened to me before and I sued the shit out of their asses..trust me it does happen

I really like the beautiful and very nice HR lady. She really pulled the video together nicely. She has such a great smile.

Its stupid employers turn away qualified job candidates just because they made a mistake

I haven’t received a copy of my report. I have no clue what’s on it. Background check company (investor) basically told me they don’t have to tell me anything. I was told a final interview has to be performed that didn’t happen either.

Although I have never been in jail or prison, I don't waste my time with companies that do background checks. Many employers and people just look for an excuse to say "no". My advice is to apply to small companies with less than 10 employees. They don't have the money, resources, or time to do background checks. A second solution is to be self-employed. I have received too many rejections due to my math background.(Too many employers have dyscalculia and are intimidated in my presence.) I have used this approach since 1989.

🙏🙏🙏Thank God for privacy rights.

Right-to-work is often misconstrued. It doesn't mean the worker has a claim on the job regardless of circumstance -- it merely means the employer cannot compel an employee to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. In some states fair labor laws may aid workers with privacy and other rights, but right-to-work applies to a different context entirely.

when I applied, they insisted I had a felony and they hired someone else...I don't!! Not fair and very incompetent...but I did land a better job than that awful company anyways...

Kinda cheesy. But the reality of the matter is if your name comes up in some inaccurate info on a background check you'll never get a chance to dispute it. They just say.."next"..and that's it. I know there are privacy laws and employment rights but those are constantly circumvented with no real way to enforce the laws or practical way to sue the violators.

I have a felony and it's tough

Michael’s reference screening is one of the most apathetic and unprofessional I have ever seen. They don’t call, they don’t text they literally send a 16 question essay format survey to your email with some of the most idiotic questions imaginable and expect you to take time out of your busy day to complete it. They don’t even attach the survey they just send it in the body of the email like some scammers would do. Yikes, all I gotta say about this company is yikes.

ESPECIALLY IF IT IS 20 -25 YEARS OLD THEY THINK THEY ARE F.B.I. STATUS. I THINK THAT IF IT IS 7-10 YEARS DON'T WORRY BUT SOME ARE I WANT YOU TO HAVE BEEN CLEAN AND SPOT FREE.

Sir , I have worked for 4 yrs in a small company as an Accountant but they don't provide any joining letter , salary slip, and my Company would not support if any verification mail/call sent by new company for my employment but I have all details of my ESI and EPF like passbook IP no. UAN no. etc. that I was an employee of that company and I can show my experience letter on company's letter head.... can a new company will hire me or reject me ?? Please help sir

Thanks , great video. I was trying to find good information about background check for a while.

Thank you. I most certainly needed this information.

7 weeks waiting for a background check and I have no felonies. At my last job I received a copy from the background check company and I saw i had NOTHING on my record. The guy only waited 2 days for a response ? Fuck me!

This video helpful to everyone.. for every company , employment information that needs.. Nice video

Hire right company going around with false information slandering then filing chapter 7

Wow, that lady was cool.

I worked in the casino business for 15 years I was falsely accused and arrested for a crime I didn't commit I fought it for 3 years I moved from Louisiana to Oregon for a fresh start got hired for a job they wouldn't give me my gaming license because I was arrested for a felony but it didn't matter I was innocent I really need help

Do employers look up information regarding your SS#. For example can they call the Social Sec. Admin and ask for information in relation to your SSN#?

This video conveyed very well with regards to the importance of a self background check. It shows that not only companies or employers should do background checks. Individuals should do it once in awhile as well. One might not know that someone is impersonating, and that someone might not be the ideal person.

Great video. I will put it on our site. If you visit you will see that this will never happen when using us. This happens when a screening company uses database results and don't send a researcher to verify the record as we do.

what happens if you told your potential new employer that you made 100k during the hiring interview but you actually make 95k. If they check for previous salary, do you think this could be a reason for decline? Is there a way to get around it if they question this discrepancy?

@Redtigerlady2 I'm not sure I follow, what do you mean by "Except in states known as 'Right to Work' states!" From what I read and understood, "Right to Work" states are prohibited from discriminating against people who apply for employment but do not wish to join a union. How does the "Right to Work" legislation affect ones right to privacy?

...and then again, Taylor Thomas became a corporate slave once again after taking care of his background wrong information. Don't forget in paying a visit to a lawyer for a free consultation seeking the possibility of a law suit for each and every one of those who ran a background check without your consent after the job interview.

Very informative and a contribution to human resources professional nationwide..i will forward it to my network

You don'[ have to be the one who did anything wrong to get a arrested and convicted. All that has to happen is someone accused you and you did not have the thousands of dollars it takes to hire a good lawyer to clear your name. Public defenders are usually so inexperienced they do not know how to defend you.

Nice ad.

The applicant wouldn't have to deal with this type of scenario if the employer used a good background investigation company.

Read my comment. Remember, employers look for an excuse to say "no".

Asians are very honest people

Do you know what ADP checks regarding your background? Thanks

ECCLESIASTES 2:24 Proverbs 19:15. A person has to work to have a roof over their head. Just remember that don't let know one tell you know you can't work. Have to work so you can put a roof over your head and to eat

what does this have to do with anything???

Good to know.

Another video to remind everyone they don't care about people with felonies

Well made video

Info begins at 3:47

LOL. This video was very funny!

Hella misleading. This video doesnt help

cute guy

I'm glad this will never happen to my black ass