Articles from David Pinkhasov

Anyone can find themselves dealing with a background check error: the letter arrives, and you see a mistake, an employer may withdraw an offer, a gig account may suddenly be deactivated, or a background check may remain unfinished for weeks instead of days. You may have already sent a dispute but received no response. These are all examples of employment background check errors that can affect your job or income. The good news: these errors are fixable and the deadlines to act are short.

Don’t Pay for Credit Mistakes. Take Action by Suing Credit Bureaus for Inaccurate and Harmful Errors in Credit Reports!

Losing an apartment because of a report you never saw, filled with information that was never yours, is one of the most disorienting things that can happen during a housing search. Many renters lose apartments because TransUnion Rental Screening mixes consumer files or reports inaccurate criminal or credit information, and these errors are often slow to correct, with some disputes remaining unresolved entirely.

Signing up to drive or deliver with Uber means waiting for a background check before you can start working and, thus, earning. Uber uses third-party screening providers, including Checkr, HireRight, and Samba Safety, with Samba often involved in motor vehicle records. This guide explains what the Uber background check covers, how long it usually takes, which records may disqualify you, how Uber Eats checks differ, and where to look when your status seems stuck.