Can an employer consider my credit history?

Generally, no. Employers CANNOT look at your credit report unless you are applying for certain high level or sensitive job positions, such as a manager or supervisor within a company, a law enforcement officer, or a position with access to large amounts of cash and/or sensitive financial information.[1875] If you have further questions about your credit history, contact a local legal service organization or call 2-1-1.

KNOW YOUR RIGHTSYour Rights If An Employer Runs A Background Check

    Most employers with five or more employees MUST wait to run a background check until they have extended a conditional offer of employment.Employers MUST NOTIFY you and get your PERMISSION BEFORE running a background check on you through a private background check company.Employers MUST offer you a copy of the background check report. ALWAYS request a copy of the background check report.Employers CAN see: convictions and pending (unresolved) arrests, charges, or cases; other personal information about you. But they CANNOT see convictions and other negative information that is more than 7 years old.In general, employers CANNOT see: arrests that did not lead to conviction; convictions that have been dismissed/expunged/sealed; participation in court diversion programs; and certain minor marijuana convictions; your RAP sheet; your credit report.If an employer decides not to hire you because of information in your background check report, the employer MUST NOTIFY you beforehand; give you a COPY of the background check report; and give you a chance to CORRECT any errors in your background check report and/or OFFER proof of rehabilitation or other relevant evidence.
  1. 1875

    Cal. Lab. Code § 1024.5, et seq.