QUESTION
Is it against the law to do a background check on your employer?
Asked on Mar 23rd, 2014 on Labor and Employment - New York
More details to this question:
Will I go to jail for doing a background check on my boss?
3 ANSWERS
A background check is nothing more than a check of public records, so it is legal for you to do this on any one. But, it is also legal for the employer to fire you for doing so.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2014 at 6:03 AM
Probably not, if you do it away from work on your own time and at your own expense.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 1:23 PM
No. It is not.
Answered on Mar 24th, 2014 at 1:18 PM