HireRight Lawsuits: Legal Action Against Employment Background Check Errors
At Background Check Lawyers, we have successfully represented clients in lawsuits against HireRight, one of the leading providers of employment background checks. As a key player in the background screening industry, HireRight is responsible for providing employers with accurate and timely information about potential employees. However, when HireRight makes mistakes, it can lead to wrongful job rejections, career setbacks, and significant harm to a person’s professional reputation.
Common Issues with HireRight Background Checks
HireRight background checks are integral to many employers' hiring decisions, but errors can have far-reaching consequences. Some of the most common issues with HireRight reports include:
Inaccurate Criminal Records: False or outdated criminal history, including expunged or sealed records, being incorrectly reported.
Employment History Mistakes: Missing job titles, incorrect dates of employment, or failure to verify previous positions.
Identity Mix-ups: Mistakenly linking an individual to someone else’s criminal history or financial records, resulting in a mixed file.
Inconsistent Education Verification: Reporting errors in educational background or degree verification that can prevent candidates from being hired for qualified positions.
These errors can impact job offers, promotions, and career advancement, preventing qualified individuals from accessing opportunities that align with their skills and experience.
1. Case: Incorrect Criminal Record Leading to Job Denial
Background:
A client applied for a job at a major financial institution and passed all interviews. However, HireRight’s background check reported a criminal conviction that was expunged years ago, leading to the rejection of the job offer. Despite the client’s clean record, the incorrect criminal history caused the employer to perceive the client as unsuitable for the role.
Outcome:
After Background Check Lawyers filed a lawsuit against HireRight for failing to update the criminal record, the expunged conviction was removed from the client’s background check. The employer reinstated the job offer, and the client received compensation for lost wages, emotional distress, and the negative impact on their professional reputation.
2. Case: Employment History Error Preventing Promotion
Background:
A client seeking a promotion was disqualified from the internal position due to an error in their HireRight background check, which misreported the start date of their previous role. The mistake made it appear as though the client lacked sufficient experience for the promotion, even though they had held the position for the appropriate amount of time.
Outcome:
Background Check Lawyers helped the client file a dispute and subsequently a lawsuit to correct the employment history error. HireRight corrected the dates and updated the record. The client was reconsidered for the promotion and awarded compensation for the lost opportunity and professional damage.
How Background Check Lawyers Can Help
If you’ve been affected by inaccurate information in a HireRight background check, Background Check Lawyers is here to help. We specialize in FCRA violations and have helped many clients correct inaccuracies that have led to job denials, employment setbacks, and damaged reputations. Our legal team can assist you by:
Disputing Errors: We help file disputes with HireRight to correct mistakes in your background report.
Filing Lawsuits: If your dispute isn’t properly resolved, we take legal action to ensure HireRight corrects the errors and compensates you for damages.
Compensation: If you’ve been financially harmed, denied a job, or experienced emotional distress due to an incorrect background report, we fight to ensure you receive fair compensation.
Take Action Against HireRight Errors – Protect Your Job Opportunities
If HireRight’s errors have harmed your job prospects or career, Background Check Lawyers is ready to assist you. We are committed to protecting your FCRA rights and ensuring that your background check is accurate. Contact us today for a free consultation. Our experienced legal team will guide you through the process, help you correct inaccuracies, and fight for the compensation you deserve.