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Legislation Would Prohibit Employers From Looking At Credit Reports During The Hiring Process

Legislation Would Prohibit Employers From Looking At Credit Reports During The Hiring Process

A poor credit report can have a devastating impact on a consumers’ life – preventing them from receiving needed lines of credit, losing out on renting or buying a home, or even being passed over for a job. But one of those issues could be a thing of the past with the reintroduction of legislation that would prohibit potential employers from using credit history during the job screening process. [More]