I have to Pay for YMCA employment background check? (employees, job, interest)

[HealthSystem]

I recently was hired at a YMCA for child care, but I think I have to pay the 27.50 for my background check? Does this seem normal to anyone? Thoughts?

[StPaulGal]

That doesn't sound normal to me, but I wouldn't let that dissuade me from taking the job if I was otherwise interested. It's cheesy to ask you to cough up 30 bucks, but it would be at least as foolish to refuse.

[davenj08]

Maybe they have a high turnover of employees? Or maybe too many fail the background checks? You could ask HR if they could reimburse after you are hired. Should be a reasonable request.

[lkb0714]

Originally Posted by HealthSystem

I recently was hired at a YMCA for child care, but I think I have to pay the 27.50 for my background check? Does this seem normal to anyone? Thoughts?

Teachers in most public schools have to pay for their initial background check. So no, it doesn't seem weird to me.

[tinabeana83]

WI'll they hire someone with a domestic violence case?