Credit checks

Can an employer run a credit check on me?

Yes, if there is a legitimate reason for doing so such as the job involves dealing with such things as money, accounts, financial administration. Ideally any credit check should be limited to the short-listed job applicants. Generally speaking, credit checks should not be undertaken in order to create the shortlist of applicants. There is a requirement for consent from the job applicant if the employer wishes to undertake a credit check.