background check lawyers serving michigan
Background check errors can prevent you from being hired or can cost you your job. If you have suffered adverse action such as denial of a job, loss of employment, or denial of housing because of background check report errors, you may be entitled to damages and our background check attorneys in Michigan can help you get started. Speak to a background check lawyer today to start the process of disputing background check errors and enforcing your rights under consumer protection laws such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
WHAT IS A BACKGROUND CHECK REPORT?
A background check is a report containing various information about you. Background checks are typically done when you apply for a job, as a condition of continued employment, and when you apply for housing such as an apartment. Background check reports are provided by consumer reporting agencies and contain information from various sources using public data sources or other reports. Most background checks are automated so the potential for background check errors is a real threat to consumers. Background check attorneys can help you dispute background check errors, and sue companies who violate the Fair Credit Reporting Act and other consumer laws when preparing background check reports or investigating background check disputes.
BACKGROUND CHECK ERRORS COST YOU A JOB? SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR BACKGROUND CHECK LAWYERS
Background check report errors can have devastating consequences - from missed job opportunities, to loss of employment, or denial of housing. For example, if you are a teacher or caregiver, an erroneous background check can lead to the loss of your employment if your background check report contains errors related to crimes that you did not commit. Some background check errors are caused by clerical mistakes, outdated information, unreliable information gathering procedures, mixed files (such as mistaken identity), and identity theft. Some or all of these factors can contribute to background check errors so it is important to speak to an experienced background check attorney to help you dispute background check errors and to determine whether you may be entitled to recover damages for background check errors.
If you discover background check errors, our background check attorneys can help you take the steps needed to remove errors from your background check, and seek damages under consumer protection laws. Our background check attorneys can help you:
If you discover background check errors, our background check attorneys can help you take the steps needed to remove errors from your background check, and seek damages under consumer protection laws. Our background check attorneys can help you:
- Request a copy of the background check report that contains the background check errors.
- Gather the documentation necessary to refute the background check errors.
- Contact the background check company to dispute inaccuracies and background check errors.
- Where appropriate, seek damages in court for missed employment opportunities caused by background check errors, loss of employment caused by background check errors, denial of employment caused by background check errors, denial of housing caused by background check errors, reputational harm caused by background check errors, and emotional distress caused by background check errors.
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO SPEAK TO A BACKGROUND CHECK LAWYER IF YOU WERE DENIED A JOB OR HOUSING BECAUSE OF BACKGROUND CHECK ERRORS
If you were denied a job, lost a job, or were denied housing because of errors in your background check report, you should speak with a background check attorney about your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Our background check attorneys in Michigan understand the causes of background check errors, and can help you take the steps needed to dispute background check errors, and to to correct background check errors. You may also be entitled to seek monetary compensation for harm caused by background check errors.
Attorney Nick Hadous is an accomplished consumer protection attorney licensed in Michigan, Arizona, and California. We have a track record of success in FCRA cases in trial and appellate courts that is a matter of public record. We have helped clients correct consumer report errors through the removal of inaccurate information, including background check errors and credit report errors. In addition, Mr. Hadous currently serves on the Litigation Advisory Board for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) where he is a content contributor and author in consumer protection lawsuits.
If you are a victim of background check errors, you can reach out to us today for a free Zoom or phone consultation by calling today or using the contact form below.
Attorney Nick Hadous is an accomplished consumer protection attorney licensed in Michigan, Arizona, and California. We have a track record of success in FCRA cases in trial and appellate courts that is a matter of public record. We have helped clients correct consumer report errors through the removal of inaccurate information, including background check errors and credit report errors. In addition, Mr. Hadous currently serves on the Litigation Advisory Board for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) where he is a content contributor and author in consumer protection lawsuits.
If you are a victim of background check errors, you can reach out to us today for a free Zoom or phone consultation by calling today or using the contact form below.