Any background checkers here? (credit check, apply, transaction, employer)

[cmljlrblr]

"I'm under a microscope in my profession. Credit checks, periodic (and extremely thorough) background investigations, and even occasional polygraphs are routine to confirm my trustworthiness in handling money and information. Should an employer not be able to make such judgements when looking for suitable candidates?"

What is your opinion on past decisions of youth? If enough time has past, and it can be documented that the person is extremely worthy. I have heard of standards where an applicant will be disqualified for example three incidents of recreational drug use, at any time in thier past. Being honest and disclosing everything, will have these things come up. Curious if there are any background checkers on this thread? Inside view?

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by cmljlrblr

Curious if there are any background checkers on this thread? Inside view?

In order to make judgments the information must be known.
They employer (or landlord ftm) is entitled to have objective facts to work from...
and whatever their standards may be should be equally applied...
but don't expect anything standardized or published beyond the broadest of terms.

Should an employer not be able to make such judgements when looking for suitable candidates?"
What is your opinion on past decisions of youth?

This is where that "judgment" stuff comes into play.

[INTN]

If it's a gov position, you can likely find the standards that apply.

[Hemlock140]

It really depends on the job, credit is more important when handling financial transactions, in my business any previous criminal activity is fatal to your chances, while credit checks are only done for accounting positions.Each employer can set their own standards, and just use the report from the consultant doing the checking in whatever way they want.

Also, in public agencies, HR matters are exempt from public disclosure law.