If a company uses any adverse information contained in a credit report as a reason not to hire an individual, it must contact the applicant and notify them of this decision.

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This is required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The applicant must be given a copy of the credit report and a written explanation of their rights to dispute and correct any errors on the report.

If a Company Uses Any Adverse Information Contained in a Credit