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Can an employer find unemployment records from the government and dates in a background check and if so how many years back?
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∙ 16y ago
I have been wondering the same thing and today I finally reached someone at the unemployment office and got the definitive answer. The unemployment system is a confidential system and even you as the unemployment claims recipient can not get information on yourself about any unemployment claims. That being said, as others have mentioned, it is up in the air as to what your previous employer says about you or just as important doesn't say about you, which could be just as important. I have been having trouble getting a job now while on unemployment and recently performed a background reference check on myself (not inexpensive by the way) in order to find out what past employers and supervisors are saying about me. Everything went fine except for my last supervisor. When questioned he let out a quick laugh and then repeated the company line of not being able to give out a reference and whom to contact. Needless to say I am no longer putting down the exact location I worked at, and just including the main corporate number and a previous supervisor I worked for at the company. In my case it paid to perform this background check, but with a long history it will cost you. Of course if you are only worried about the last job it is more cost effective to do a minimal background. I won't say who I used so you don't think I work for a background checking company, but do research and I am sure you will find plenty that are legit and will do a good job for you.
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∙ 16y ago
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How do you access your unemployment records?
Because unemployment records are confidential, and available to only the claimant and the employer claimed against, you have to contact your state's unemployment office for the information.
How do you access your records?
Because unemployment records are confidential, and available to only the claimant and the employer claimed against, you have to contact your state's unemployment office for the information.
Does employer have access to unemployment compensation records?
We have access only to people to whom we've contributed unemployment. The state has access to that information and uses it to determine how much, if any, employment a claimant is eligible to receive.
Why must employers keep employee records for unemployment benefit claims?
Any time a former employee files for unemployment benefits, the unemployment office must contact the employer to ascertain the reason for the employee leaving his employment. If he were discharged for cause, the employer must prove his case or it goes against his record with the state and the employee qualifies for his benefits.
How many years can your employer go back in your criminal history records?
A background check can go all the way back to your 18th birthday. Some government background checks, and background checks by private industry which involve security clearances, can even include your juvenile record.
Do you have to disclose a previous felony arrest if it was deferred or expunged?
Don't know about a 'deferred' offense but for expunged cases - no, you do not. However - if you apply for a government job of any type or with a private employer who will require a US Government Security Clearance - yes, you must. Expunged records are not closed to government background checks.
Can a future employer find out if you have collected unemployment?
In most states, unemployment information is confidential and known only to the state office, the claimant and any employers directly involved in the claim process. To find out your own state's position, contact your unemployment office for clarification.
Does an employer have to contact you after a background check?
It is usually a very good sign if they run the background check. Usually companies don't run them on people that aren't going to get the job. They will contact you immediately after doing background check especially if you don't have criminal records. (govpublicaccess)
How long should an employer keep payroll records?
employer keep payroll records maxium 1 year .
What is the background check?
A background check or background investigation is the process of looking up and compiling criminal records, commercial records and financial records of an individual or an organization.
Can employer fire you while you are out on medical leave having surgery and can that employer then tell unemployment that you quit so you cannot collect unemployment compensation?
If you are employed "at-will," which most people who work without employment contracts are, then yes, your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason. Your only recourse, aside from unemployment benefits, would be a possibility of lawsuit if your employer wrongfully terminated you, such as on the basis of disability discrimination.The employer "can" also tell the unemployment insurance office that you quit. It is in their best financial interest to prevent you from successfully claiming unemployment benefits, and in a hostile situation such as this, the employer will often lie and distort facts in order to make it appear that you either quit voluntarily, or were fired for misconduct--in other words, for something that was your fault, not theirs.However, if you did not quit, you can fight their denial and still get unemployment benefits. You'll need to gather all documentation regarding your medical leave, as well as educate yourself about your employer's claim (Why did they say you quit? What is their evidence?) and your best arguments against it. Employers in general don't have great track records winning against employees in unemployment claims when it comes to medical issues...and they are probably hoping that you won't know how to fight it, and will just give up.
If you have worked in Georgia an you live in TN how can you draw unemployment from both states?
You wish!! If you are on unemployment in Georgia, but now live in Tennessee, you would apply for unemployment in Tennessee. Your records would transfer and you would be paid in the state where you live.Another answer:You can only draw unemployment from the "liable state", Georgia in your case, because that is the state that your employer paid the unemployment taxes, through the payroll taxes, to. You might file with Tennessee, but they would only be helping you receive the benefits from Georgia.
