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by vorpalhex 2091 days ago
In Texas, if you pull a background check on someone you're required to provide a copy to them which I always felt was a good minimal standard - at least then you know that someone pulled the check and what they found.
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That's interesting because I've filed many things in Texas related to background checks in Texas and have never received a response. I'll edit this comment with more research about this, as this is personally a very interesting topic.

EDIT 1: A quick look shows a guidebook for employers which references this, but the link to the Texas state code talks about in-home employees. https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/efte/references_background_ch... I'm still unsure about the law related to other kinds of employees.

California is the same. Also, if someone runs a credit check, you can also request a copy of the report.
Required to vs can request is a huge difference.
Maybe their compare function is written in javascript. :)
As far as background checks in California, I thought they were only required to provide a copy if they decide to rescind their offer?