Social Media and Employment Background Checks

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), an employer cannot delve into your personal life without your permission.  When applying for a job or if you are currently employed, the law says employers need to seek your permission to conduct a background check.  The FCRA requires an employer to ask your permission to conduct a […]
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How to Dispute Incorrect Information on Your Credit Report

Tune into CAN TV’s “Credit Talk” to hear from SmithMarco’s very own attorney, Larry Smith. He discusses a variety of credit-related topics, including how to dispute incorrect information on your credit report, as is your right as a consumer. You are entitled to one free credit report each year from the three big credit reporting […]
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