[davismwfl]

It isn't an uncommon request if you are in the position of responsibility over money or people. At the same time I have had a lot of employers ask for the form to be signed and they never actually pull your credit.

Also, you should know that an employer pulling your credit does not affect your credit score or profile to banks, credit cards etc, it is a different type of request just like car insurance. It doesn't count as a "hard pull" either which can lower your score.