Checkr Shows My Pending Charges, Does That Mean I’m Getting Denied?
Not automatically. Seeing pending charges on a Checkr report does not always mean you’ll be denied. It usually means Checkr located a case that is still open (or is being reported as open), and your employer or platform will decide what to do based on their policy, the role, and whether the information is being reported accurately.
Why pending charges can lead to a “hold” (not an instant fail)
Many companies don’t treat pending charges the same way they treat convictions. Some will pause the decision until the case is resolved, some will evaluate the nature of the charge, and others will have stricter policies for certain roles. So “pending” often triggers review rather than an automatic rejection.
When you should worry (and when you shouldn’t)
You should be concerned if Checkr is showing the case in a way that’s misleading, like listing it as a conviction, leaving out the current status, or showing it as open when it’s actually closed or dismissed. That’s when applicants get wrongly denied.
If the case really is pending and the report is accurate, then it’s mainly a policy issue, not necessarily an error or legal claim.
What to do right now
Start by reading the exact entry. Make sure the report includes the correct court, case number, and status. If anything looks wrong, wrong county, wrong date of birth, duplicate case, or a case that isn’t yours, dispute it immediately and attach proof.
Also watch for a pre-adverse action/adverse action notice. If the employer is going to deny you based on the report, they typically must give you notice and a chance to review the report and dispute errors.
If the pending status is false
If your case was already closed, dismissed, or resolved but Checkr still lists it as pending, that can be a serious FCRA accuracy issue. Misreporting case status is one of the most common reasons people get denied unfairly.
How we can help
If Checkr’s “pending charge” entry is inaccurate or doesn’t belong to you, we can help challenge the report and pursue compensation if the mistake costs you work or income.