A HireRight Background Check Says You Still Work at an Old Job. Can that cause a real problem?
HireRight pulls employment history from a database called The Work Number. Former employers don't always update it when you leave. That means HireRight can show you as currently employed somewhere you left two or three years ago, and the new employer sees that as a conflict with your resume.
You have the right to dispute it. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, HireRight is required to investigate within 30 days and correct errors it can verify.
Here is what to do: Get a copy of the report. Find the employment entry that is wrong. Submit a dispute through the HireRight candidate portal with documentation: an offer letter from your next job, a W-2 from the year you left, anything that shows the correct dates.
If HireRight closes the dispute without fixing it, that is a legal violation. The law requires them to follow reasonable procedures to assure accuracy. When they don't, you have a claim, and the employer pays attorney fees if you win, not you.
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My old company got acquired, and nobody updated anything. Four years later, I'm still showing as active there. Took three employers to figure out what was happening.
Can I contact the employer directly while the dispute is running, or does that mess anything up?
Ramchandra Reddy, samidi
No this information is incorrect I am available for work now
hello are you asking me about an cleaning job ?
Kwassi Zikpi
How do I even find out which database they used if the report doesn't say?
Should I dispute with Equifax at the same time or wait to see what Hireright does first?
If a background check shows incorrect employment details, it could cause issues with potential employers. You have the right to dispute inaccuracies under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Provide evidence like offer letters or W-2 forms to support your case. Consider seeking legal help if needed, and remember to check Jobcase and other job search providers for opportunities. #jobsearch #backgroundcheck #FCRA #legalrights
The offer got pulled the same day the pre-adverse notice arrived. Five business days is the rule, but does it matter if the damage is already done?