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Stop Employers from using credit ratings as a hiring tool

Stop Employers from using credit ratings as a hiring tool

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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 6 months ago
Many employers are using credit history as a hiring tool. This is a form of discrimination and systematic way to prevent individuals from obtaining gainful employment. Employment will assist individuals in earning money to pay bills in order to improve the very credit rating that is being used against them. Many employers use the following reasoning for using credit history: (it makes a value judgment) determines credit worthiness, shows if employee is irresponsible, etc.

It is a fact that employees with "good" credit have been convicted of stealing, extortion, bribery, corruption, etc. Moreover, employers should rely on work history, criminal background and/or a references check if they are so concerned. Most employers also have a probationary period to judge if an employee is up to par.

Sign the position today in order to join the fight in making it illegal for employers to use credit history as a hiring tool. It is a form of discrimination.

Updates

January 31, 2012

The stories shared in the comments prove how common this screening practice has become. I am currently reaching out to local labor advocates to discuss potential legal pathways.

3 Comments

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David Montgomery
14 years ago Featured

STOP USING CREDIT REPORTS. Judge the person on their work not their bank statement.

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Sarah Adeyemi
14 years ago Featured

My credit got messed up during my divorce and now I cant get hired anywhere despite having 10 years of experience. really unfair.

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Mike Cox
14 years ago Featured

This is total insanity. How are you supposed to pay off debt if you cant even get a job to begin with? Ridiculous cycle.

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