Is it illegal for a potential employer to run a background check without permission?
I applied for a position by submitting my resume (basic info: work and school history). I had two interviews, neither of which I signed or filled out any paperwork giving them permission to run a background check, nor was it even verbally discussed. However, on the first interview they did take a copy of my SS card and driver's license, which I assumed would be used later down the road (with my consent). I was about to be offered the position, when the company called me back and said they couldn't hire me because I didn't pass the background check. If this illegal, what sort of legal action can be taken?
0 answers | asked Mar 15, 2011 1:53 PM [EST] in Privacy | applies to UtahAnswers (0)
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