By Lori Waite  |  November 10, 2025

Category: Lawsuits to Join

You may be eligible to file an FCRA lawsuit and recover compensation.

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Have you applied for a job in the past two years and were rejected after the employer ran a background check? Or were you offered the job and then fired because of a background check? You may be entitled to take legal action and recover compensation. Fill out the form to see if you qualify.

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), employers must follow strict rules when denying job opportunities, revoking job offers and terminating employees due to the results of a background check. When a company fails to follow these regulations, it may violate your legal rights.

If you feel that a company mishandled your background check, we want to hear your story. TCA is partnering with a leading law firm to pursue legal action against companies that may have violated the FCRA.

Do you qualify?

If you were denied a job opportunity, had a job offer revoked or were terminated because of the results of a background check — and your employer did not follow the FCRA requirements — you may be eligible to take legal action and file an FCRA lawsuit.

Fill out the form to see if you qualify.

Fill out the form on this page for more information.

The law firm responsible for the content of this page is: Siri & Glimstad; New York, New York – National Representation; 888-747-4529; www.sirillp.com

Your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a federal law that protects job applicants from the harmful effects of inaccurate or mishandled background checks. It outlines strict rules that employers must follow before and after reviewing your background report.

Under the FCRA, employers must:

  • Notify you before running a background check
  • Obtain your written authorization
  • Provide written notice before taking any adverse action — such as denying employment, revoking a job offer, reassigning a position, or terminating employment — based on information in your background report.

If an employer fails to follow these requirements, it may violate your rights. FCRA violations can cause lost income, emotional distress, and lasting damage to your reputation. Fortunately, the law gives you the right to take legal action and seek compensation for any harm caused by an improper or inaccurate background check.

Join an FCRA employment background check lawsuit investigation

If you applied for a job in the past two years and were denied a job due to a background check, or if you were offered a position and later fired because of information in your background report, you may have the right to take legal action and pursue compensation for lost opportunities and other damages.

Fill out the form on this page. Your information will be reviewed by legal representatives who will determine if your rights were violated.

See If You Qualify

Join an employment background check lawsuit investigation

Filling out this form is quick and easy. It only takes a few minutes to see if you qualify.

After you fill out the form, an attorney(s) or their agent(s) may contact you to discuss your legal rights.

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