my employer did an illegal credit check?

Question

i live in colorado my state here is illegal to do a credit check on potential hires. i was hired but i see on my credit report my employer ran a credit check on me. what can i do> what should i do?

RICK · Answer

Actually its not illegal in Colorado for employers to do credit checks on all employees. 
It very much depends on where you work and your job responsibilities. 
A few examples where its legal
Banks and credit union employees 
Someone whose job has access to customers personal and financial information 
Jobs that require handling cash

Slickterp · Answer

Figure out what damages you have suffered and you can sue them for it.  You'll also get fired.

Tavy · Answer

If you want to keep your job then you do nothing.

Anonymous · Answer

You have nothing to gain by pursuing the matter.  Just be glad you have a job.

Pearl L · Answer

you could try talking to a lawyer about it

? · Answer

talk to a lawyer about it

my employer did an illegal credit check?

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