Is it fair that potential employers base their decision to hire you based on your credit?
365814
I don't believe it is fair.  There could be something on your credit report that is there erroneously.  Plus, on top of that, each time a company runs your credit it shows up as an inquiry on your report & that makes it look like you are applying for credit all over the place.  Then when you actually apply for credit, the credit issuing agency sees all the inquiries & that has a bearing on whether you are approved or disapproved for future credit.
1181367
I think they give you credits but don't know what these credits will give you\nmostly they are a scam like most online jobs
1133631
Depending on the position applied for a credit score can affect your chances.\n\nHowever,if your just out of college...young...and have not yet built a credit score it won't affect you as much as someone older...if that makes sense at all
746880
The truth is if you are qualified, I would think an employer would think you were serious about working for their company in any capacity they are willing to hire you. Go for it!
1070191
probably not. since they temp agency was the one that got you in there, they'll view it as their reason you got the job. you could be shady with your company and have them fire and rehire you to avoid the fee from the temp agency. even though they don't offer the jobs you are looking to get, they are still the reason you are able to get the job
1186335
They do credit checks and as long as nothing major comes up then you will be fine.  I had a judgment on my credit from a long time ago and I still got hired
795813
Those with good credit are generally more responsible individuals than those with bad credit, thus a company can get a good snapshot of how responsible you are overall by checking your credit rating.\n\nHowever, this is but one of many factors companies take into account when reviewing a candidate. If they think it is a problem, then they are going to ask you about it during your interview. If you can truthfully say that you made some financial mistakes when you were younger and that you now have it under control and are working your way out of debt, then they are likely going to erase that as a concern.\n\nHowever, if you are still late on bills, still borrowing more and more money or putting more and more on credit cards, then you are financially irresponsible and they are going to think they can find someone more responsible to fill their position!!
214532
It is not possible to accurately evaluate your claim based on the summary you provide, but, in general, how good a claim you have will depend on the following:\n1. What actually happened with respect to the "hiring discrimination" you mention;\n2. The quality of the "proof" you have;\n3. The contents of the letter you wrote to the corporate office;\n4. The contents of the letter the HR VP wrote to you;\n5. Who he sent his letter to;\n6. What consequences you suffered as a result;\n7. How the "hiring issue" is being resolved; \n8. Your actual reputation before and after the letter; and\n9. Which state the corporate office is in; the state your job is in; and the state the region you wished to transfer to is in.\n\nGet a lawyer, you could have a very good claim.  Do not agree to pay a lawyer to find out; there are lots of lawyers who will listen to your story and evaluate your claim for free.  They will want about 40% of what you recover, but there should be no up front costs to you.
1033625
no. if they want to hire after your temp period it is there choice. remember, it's only a temp position. even if it was a temp-to-perm position it's still up to the office to decide. they have no allegiance to hire you unless they want to. if it was a 90 probationary period then technically you were hired but with a little * by your name. depending on your performance they decide whether or not to hire you out right. did you go through a temp agency? check with them if you did. if not, ask the person in charge of HR there. Also, if you need evidence to PROVE it's a law, chances are they probably don't want you or you are trying WAY too hard.
168779
They most surely do! I started building my credit  by applying for a credit card from a credit union; the card and payments ARE on my credit report.
464473
They probably check your credit to make sure that you're not late all the time or something similar.  Your annual income is probably one of the biggest factors assuming that you don't have a spotty credit history.
434561
Depends on the job, if you are applying for a job that gives "company credit cards" to their employees for expenses. I promise you they will run it, and your hiring will be determined whethere you have good enough credit. \n\nMost check it though to get a "better" look at who the applicant is as a person. We CC check people here, to see how responsible they are in their personal life. Now, having said that, Yes, there is a difference between a late pay here and there, and someone who is "chronic" bad pay.\n\nIts just another way someone can guage who/what you are all about. Lets face it, interviews all sound the same. People give the same "dont want to give a bad answer" response.
844619
It is REALLY unlikely that an employer is going to check your credit history.  Even if they claim they have that right, or you give them that right when you fill out the application.\n\nThere are plenty of other ways to get screwed when trying to find a job, this one should probably be at the bottom of your list of things to worry about.\n\nGood luck.
398138
As a former employer I believe it is.\n\nReferences are intended to be truthful accounts of an individual's actions and suitability for a job and the system breaks down if a former employer fails to report to another potential employer as accurately as possible.\n\nMost employers (and the law) regard false applications as a serious matter (hardly surprising, considering that they base their decisions on them) and, whatever the person's record on the job, simply having obtained that job by \nmaking a false application is usually treated as gross misconduct, justifying instant dismissal; an attitude upheld by at least two industrial tribunals to my certain knowledge.\n\nIt might not seem fair to you or your acquaintance, but it is legal.
225879
As far as I know if one of your credit rating is good, then it wont matter if the other's is bad - I think its like some loans.  Co-signer w/ good credit = :D
516052
Employers do consider it, but I don't consider it discrimination. Discrimination to me implies denying someone a right that someone their equal is entitled to. \n\nIf you have a misdemeanor for theft and you are working in an environment that deals with money, credit card numbers and valuable product, then you shouldn't be hired there, you pose a risk to that company. \n\nIf your crime is a violent nature, that is another risk. These are things that people really should think about before they chose to commit criminal acts. \n\nWith the unemployment rate being so low, it is an employers market. They can basically hire who they want. Why hurt your chances at employment by comitting crimes? If faced with two equally qualified candidates, the employer then has to use other factors to decide
681084
when u apply for credit as a couple they use the highest credit score to determine if u get the credit and how much...she doesn't have to work as long as ur household income is over the minimum for what u are applying for.