Credit Check By Employer

**Cityworker** · 03-08-2012, 01:56 PM

My on the job injury has gotten worse, and IME doctor recommended more surgery. My doctor agreed, so on Feb 3, 2012 they put me back on ttd. I found out that on Feb 14 they did a credit check on me and the reason on the report was new employment, but on Feb 24 they fired me. My question is can they do a credit check without my permission.

**BvIA** · 03-08-2012, 02:07 PM

I found out that on Feb 14 they did a credit check on me and the reason on the report was new employment,

Not really enough info here.
When you apply for a job, there is generally a provision in the application process whereby you agree to whatever background checks the ER deems necessary... including but not limited to a credit check. "New employment" is a valid reason for background/credit inquiry.

**Cityworker** · 03-08-2012, 02:23 PM

I have been working for them for 5 years now, they put me on ttd Feb 3. Why do they need a credit check under new employment if I have been there for 5 years.

**BvIA** · 03-09-2012, 04:22 AM

Who knows... ER's do all kinds of things EE's don't always know about.
Why not contact HR and ask why the credit inquiry?

**complwyr** · 03-09-2012, 06:42 PM

They may have fired you bc you are on comp. Or over age 40, if you are. Suggest you talk to an "employment lawyer." Maybe you can file a richly deserved law suit against this employer.