Do you think its fair that employers use credit reports to decide whether they'll hire you or not?

Question

One exception to me is the finance field.

Answer 1

Absolutely!  I wouldn't let someone handle money or merchandise when they're in a position to steal.  Plus law enforcement, they can do whatever they want, can you imagine someone with a gun having access to your property?

Answer 2

If you have bad credit you are more likely of a risk to embezzle, steal, drink, do drugs, etc.  This is why some companies run credit reports on potential employees.  They did the same thing on me when I filed for a security clearance.  I'm more likely to sell government secrets if I am desperate for money.

Answer 3

so if this is ok what is next I think in most cases is not  

Answer 4

Only when its job specific to your credit report, other than that, no.

Answer 5

It would really depend on where you are working...

Answer 6

Yeah, for some company's I think it's pretty stupid. Did you know that football/basketball cheerleaders have to have good credit to cheer for the team? LOL!