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    Why do employers have to check your credit before they offer you a job

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    +1  Views: 833 Answers: 5 Posted: 11 years ago
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       I always thought that was an infringment on ones right to privacy. Same applies to your car insurance. The better your credit the better your rate. Insane.

      11 years ago. Rating: 6
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        This explains it >> http://jobsearch.about.com/od/backgroundcheck/a/credithistory.htm 


        Basically a credit report shows your level of responsibility. 



        11 years ago. Rating: 5
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          I would like to think that if you deal with money that you are not out to snag someones money. For instance a cashier in a casino should have little debt. Do you see why?

          11 years ago. Rating: 4
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            Not in Canada they don't.

            11 years ago. Rating: 4
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              ed shank

              I always said you Canadians are a bit more on the ball than we here in the states when it comes to common sense.
              commented 11 years ago
              digger

              Believe me, we have our fair share of nimcompoops.
              commented 11 years ago

              b/c it's some indication of how mature and responsible you are.

              11 years ago. Rating: 2
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                ed shank

                That arguement won't fly today. Most people are going through difficult financial times and many won't have a spotless record because of no fault of their own. Many companies will not interview you if your not currently employed, that to me is nuts. Also discrimination in my eyes.
                commented 11 years ago


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