It is illegal to do without consent. When you are applying for employment you have to sign a waiver for a background check and if you read it carefully it might not just pertain to a criminal one. It...
You're right on that, as with everything you need to weigh your options on risks. If you don't take a chance you don't get one and you'll never know either way. If you are dealing with a staffing...
Usually HR departments will only run an employment check if you have stated your employment somewhere. If you have never held a job as of yet they won't want to waste the money in running a
I have had a similar issue with a person friend of mine in PA. A lot of times it's pride and ego that comes into question so the initial mistake that was made they blame you so that they don't look...