So its been forever and a day since I dropped by, but I've been rather busy as of late heh. Anywho, I was filling out yet another application today when I started looking into that whole "disclaimer" section. Now forgive one so unenlightened as myself, but what exactly does anyone other than an institution verifying my eligibility to have a loan issued, have any business what so ever in obtaining a copy of my credit report? I was unaware that my buying, spending, and repayment habits have any bearing upon my ability to perform an assigned task... And please don't tell me its to "Verify character", if you want to know someone's character, talk to them and get to know them..... (No more blowing sunshine).........
And thats not even the one that pisses me off the most, nope........ My best friend has popped up YET AGAIN in all its glory...... Thats right boys and girls, the patriot act...... Yep, along with your credit history, driving record, and whatever else they feel they need to search, they also go digging for any patriot act records on you...... I'm not even applying for a job that gives security clearance in any way, shape, form, or fashion. Its just a part time beetroot until I move in a few months...... All this to work in a hardware store?!?!? Seriously???
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Release Authorization
1. In connection with my application for employment or continued employment, I understand that a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report will be ordered that may include information as to my character, general reputation, personal characteristics, mode of living, work habits, performance and experience, along with reasons for termination of past employment. I understand that to the extent permitted by applicable law and as directed by company policy and consistent with the job described, the Company may be requesting information from public and private sources about me, including but not limited to: social security number validation, criminal conviction records, employment and earnings history, education, credit, licensing and certification checks, references, military service, sex offender registry, civil cases, OIG/GSA, OFAC/Patriot Act records, any sanctions list, FBI fingerprinting, and if applicable, workers' compensation injuries, driving record, drug testing results. If company policy requires and to the extent permitted by law, I am willing to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing to detect the use of alcohol or drugs prior to and during employment.
2. Medical and workers' compensation information will only be requested in compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or any other applicable state or local laws and only after a conditional job offer is made.
3. I acknowledge that a telephonic facsimile (FAX), photographic copy, electronic copy or other reproduction of this Release shall be as valid as the original. This release is valid for most federal, state and county agencies. In the event that an agency or record source requires an alternative release form or additional identifying characteristics in order to release the requested information, I agree to provide the additional information and sign any additional release authorizations, if so requested by the Company.
4. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, I am entitled to know if employment is denied because of information obtained by my prospective employer from a Consumer Reporting Agency. If so, I will be notified and given the name and address of the agency or the source that provided the information.
5. I hereby authorize, without reservation, any law enforcement agency, institution, information service bureau, school, employer, reference, insurance company or other applicable record source contacted by the Company or its agent, to furnish the information described in Section I.
6. If applicable, I hereby authorize release of information from my Department of Transportation regulated drug and alcohol testing records by my previous employer to the Company. This release is in accordance with DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40, Section 40.25. I understand that information to be released by my previous employer is limited to the following DOT-regulated items: alcohol tests with a result of 0.04 or higher, verified positive drug tests, refusals to be tested, other violations of DOT agency drug and alcohol testing regulations, information obtained from previous employers of a drug and alcohol rule violation and any documentation of completion of the return-to-duty process following
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In other news, I saw that tonight and realized just how long it has been since I dropped by to say hi...... So....... HI........ And catch you guys later.
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