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The demo on the website is pretty interesting, especially with the amount of information they can get. The "previous salary" was pretty interesting - is that so

The demo on the website is pretty interesting, especially with the amount of information they can get. The "previous salary" was pretty interesting - is that something that companies actually check? Also, is there a risk of abusing this? What information does Checkr need to run a report, and how do they verify that the person they are running the report on is actually applying for the relevant position?

lawnchair_larry 9y ago
They try to get salary, but often don’t get it. I’ve been asked for salary info on former employees. Equifax also owns a company called theworknumber, which your employer voluntarily provides with salary information. The standard language in background checks gives them permission to obtain it through any means, including asking your bank how much your direct deposit is, or asking your credit card company what your stated income was. I haven’t heard of anyone attempting to use those means, but technically they could.
- justherefortart 9y ago
  If you're paid through ADP or any of the big payroll companies, they're sharing your information. It's wonderful.
  - learc83 9y ago
    ADP's privacy policy says this. >Unless directed by our clients, we do not share employee information provided by our clients with third parties. When directed by our clients, we communicate company employee information to third party service providers such as payroll service bureaus, insurance companies and third party administrators, among others. According to that, they'll only do it if directed by your employer.
    - rhizome 9y ago
      It doesn't say whether it's opt-in or opt-out, that is: I don't trust their use of the word "directed."
- jstarfish 9y ago
  > Equifax also owns a company called theworknumber, which your employer voluntarily provides with salary information. For clarification, this is a give-and-take situation and only applicable if your employer subscribes to this service. If they want to request salary history for new hires, they need to provide salary history for old ones. Most small businesses don't, but if you contract through a staffing agency, those do.
FilterSweep 9y ago
This is a horrific thought to go into a job interview with one salary point in mind while the employer knows in the back of their mind what you got paid at each previous job. Particularly if you took equity at a startup at lower salary - guaranteeing they don't account for that.

lawnchair_larry 9y ago

They try to get salary, but often don’t get it. I’ve been asked for salary info on former employees. Equifax also owns a company called theworknumber, which your employer voluntarily provides with salary information. The standard language in background checks gives them permission to obtain it through any means, including asking your bank how much your direct deposit is, or asking your credit card company what your stated income was. I haven’t heard of anyone attempting to use those means, but technically they could.

justherefortart 9y ago
If you're paid through ADP or any of the big payroll companies, they're sharing your information. It's wonderful.
- learc83 9y ago
  ADP's privacy policy says this. >Unless directed by our clients, we do not share employee information provided by our clients with third parties. When directed by our clients, we communicate company employee information to third party service providers such as payroll service bureaus, insurance companies and third party administrators, among others. According to that, they'll only do it if directed by your employer.
  - rhizome 9y ago
    It doesn't say whether it's opt-in or opt-out, that is: I don't trust their use of the word "directed."
jstarfish 9y ago
> Equifax also owns a company called theworknumber, which your employer voluntarily provides with salary information. For clarification, this is a give-and-take situation and only applicable if your employer subscribes to this service. If they want to request salary history for new hires, they need to provide salary history for old ones. Most small businesses don't, but if you contract through a staffing agency, those do.

FilterSweep 9y ago

This is a horrific thought to go into a job interview with one salary point in mind while the employer knows in the back of their mind what you got paid at each previous job. Particularly if you took equity at a startup at lower salary - guaranteeing they don't account for that.