May I run a credit check on a job applicant or an employee?
HRCalifornia
Under California law, employers and prospective employers (not including certain financial institutions) are generally prohibited from using a consumer credit report for employment purposes. There are certain limited exceptions for the use of credit reports, which include:
- A managerial position (as defined in the executive exemption of Wage Order 4 of the IWC).
- A position in the state DOJ.
- A sworn peace officer or other law enforcement position.
- A position for which the information in the report is required by law to be disclosed or
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