Sweetheart Checks

Question by Lyle: Is it legal for an employer to issue post dated paychecks?
Then to top it off, the check is NSF. He is out of town, asking us to be patient for a few days. Seems to me that this is criminal (the post dated checks are the ‘norm’, the availability of funds is a problem every other month). Location: Calif.

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Answer by scott b
Post dating is questionable. Writing a check when you know there are insufficient funds to cover is a crime for ANY check.

Here’s some advice….
I had that same problem on a job once. I took the check to the bank it was drawn on, and instead of cashing it, asked them to check on the funds. When it came back insufficient, I said, “This person is willfully writing checks for your bank and knows there isn’t enough money to cover it. If you don’t do something about it, you’re going to be partially responsible.”

The manger said, “one moment while I make a call”. Then came back 10 minutes later and said, “Someone will be here in 30 mins with cash for you”.

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Question by Jack: I have to fill out a background check for the University I am applying too?
I am transferring to this University and have to fill out a background check because I was charged and convicted of a crime in my past. It is asking me for the case number and all I have is the the file number. Is that the same thing? It also asks for the charge date, is that the date the offense took place or when I was in court for the charge?

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Answer by WRG
Probably the same thing.

It is the day you were charged with the crime.

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Question by Kellie: Is it legal to list the status of an NGRI?
I work for a mental health organization, and a client is trying to find low income housing. On a back ground check it showed what his criminal charge was and that he was found under the NGRI. Is it legal for it to be available for back groundchecks since its technically Not guilty by reason of insanity. And doesn’t it follow under confidentiality.

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Answer by midnitrondavu
If this person wants public housing it is perfectly legal. They do criminal background checks on all perspective tenants.

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Question by Ronni S: What shows up on pre employment background checks?
If you got fired from a previous job for violation of company policy and leave that job off of your resume will that show up on a pre employment background check for a different job?

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Answer by joe
It really depends upon how thorough your new employer is. Such information is generally pretty easy to come by — so it doesn’t take a lot to find it.

Also, you might look at the new application for the new employer…there is probably something there about lying on an application being grounds for termination.

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Question by aaron: Does the background check for purchasing a firearm have access to a person’s medical records?
I’m just curious, does the background check that is done on a person before they buy a firearm have access to their medical records? What if the person has a history of mental illness, but lies on the form. Aren’t medical records private?

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Answer by Erica
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Question by panda bear616: If you have been charged of a crime does it appear on a background check?
If you have been recently charged with a crime but have not been convicted nor have you had a court date set, does anything show up when an employer does a background check?

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Answer by davidmi711
If there is a charge pending it can show up on a background check as a pending charge.

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Question by Joseph: Which state will my employer run a criminal background check?
I am just curious. I live in Texas. My employer is out of Oklahoma. Would they have done a criminal background check in Texas or Oklahoma. Or both?

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Answer by Kilroy
If they go through the FBI, it’s nationwide.

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Question by Alex: How do I apply to be one of the people who checks and stamps passports and other documents at airports?
I was wondering what I would need to do to be in this line of work. I have searched online for applications but the government job application websites are confusing. Anyone have any tips for me?

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Answer by Obama is a loser
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is an agency organized under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The CBP is responsible for safeguarding the border and inspecting individuals and cargo moving in and out of the country. Several different career positions exist within the agency. Border Patrol Agents are tasked with monitoring large border areas for illegal activity. Air and Marine Interdiction Agents stop illegal activity using aircraft and boats. Customs and Border Patrol Officers are perhaps the most visible personnel within CBP. These officers work at major air- and seaports to screen passengers and luggage.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

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Register for the Customs and Border Protection written test at the agency’s human resources website. Fill in the requested personal information. A valid social security number is required to verify U.S. citizenship.

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Print the admission notice for the written test. This paper includes important information, including the scheduled date of the test and an admission ticket. Review the location of the test, which is offered in various locations throughout the country.

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Prepare for the written test. Download the candidate study guide from the Customs and Border Protection career website and review it carefully. Understand that the five-hour test is very in-depth and competitive. Study extensively before the test date.

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Attend the written test on the assigned day. Bring a government issued photo identification card and the printed admission notice. Check your e-mail account during the next four to six weeks and monitor for an official Notice of Results (NOR) from the test.

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Check your physical mailing address for a letter detailing the Video Based Test (VBT). This letter will list an assigned date for an interactive recorded test and a Structured Interview (SI), which last between 30 and 45 minutes each. Attend the assigned location on the testing day and respond to the scenarios and questions in a professional manner.

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Schedule convenient dates for the required drug test, medical examination, fitness test and background investigation. Complete these required examinations as soon as possible. Contact the nearest Customs and Border Patrol testing center to make arrangements for each test.

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Accept an employment offer if it is given. Relocate to one of the cities with a Customers and Border Protection agency office if required. If an employment offer is not given, candidates remain in the pipeline for future openings.

Read more: How to Become a Customs Officer | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_7616450_become-customs-officer.html#ixzz1W3jfxNGg

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Question by : How do I look up marriage license copies?
Is it possible to obtain marriage license copies online? My mom needs one and I told her to just go online to get it but she says that it is totally not possible and that marriage licenses are not public record, but I disagree. Why wouldn’t they be public record? Anyway, who is right, me or mom?

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Answer by Tanya H
you are. marriage AND divorce records are public record, along with birth and death records. ANYONE with the money and an ID can get them.

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Question by dairyinvader: What shows up on my background check when employers search it?
A few jobs that looked promising suddenly told me they didnt want me. I keep thinking that its because of something I did when I was 18 (got caught trying to steal a video game from Target.. was not arrested or anything though, just charged by security). Does that sort of thing go on my background check? How can I view the info that comes up on my background check?

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Answer by michr
a background check uses your name, aliases, address, former addresses, birth-date, social security number and divers license/state ID number to look for PUBLIC records that relate to you. criminal records, judgments, licenses and certifications, settlements from workers comp claims etcetera. if there is no public record then the information will not be seen. did these prospective employers do a background check? did you fill out the release to have the checks performed?
if a background check was done they must provide you a copy if you request it or if it is used to make a negative employment decision.

these reports are a “consumer report” and are covered by the
Fair Credit Reporting Act

your past problem has absolutely nothing to do with why you have not found a job

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