Legal Question in Employment Law in Maryland

My employer is now making all employees complete a backround check. I was not told I would have to do one of these when I was hired and I have yet to recieve an offer letter from my employer even though I have been working there and recieving my paychecks for over a month now. Also, I have been told that I need to pay for my own backround check and if I do not I will be fired. Is this legal? I thought the employer was supposed to pay for background checks....

Asked on 10/04/10, 6:55 pm

Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

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What your employer is doing is likely not illegal, it's just classless. There is no law preventing you from quitting this job and finding another.

Best of luck.*******The above is for informational purposes only and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

Answered on 10/09/10, 10:02 pm

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