What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia
I was recently hired for a job and the day I was supposed to start human resources called me and said that my background check came back and did I know that there was a misdemeanor. I said yes, but that the last time my background check was done it came back clear and that is why I did not list this on my application. She said that because of this they were rescinding my job offer. I asked if it was due to the misdemeanor itself or the fact that it was not on my application. She said because it was not disclosed on my application and that I was welcome to reapply and disclose the information. She called me today and told me to pursue other jobs. Is this legal? It was accidental misinformation and I was told that the misdemeanor was fine and that I just needed to disclose it.
I was recently hired for a job and the day I was supposed to start human resources called me and said that my background check came back and did I know that there was a misdemeanor. I said yes, but that the last time my background check was done it came back clear and that is why I did not list this on my application. She said that because of this they were rescinding my job offer. I asked if it was due to the misdemeanor itself or the fact that it was not on my application. She said because it was not disclosed on my application and that I was welcome to reapply and disclose the information. She called me today and told me to pursue other jobs. Is this legal? It was accidental misinformation and I was told that the misdemeanor was fine and that I just needed to disclose it.