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What You Need to Know About Pre-Adverse and Adverse Action

Rusty Whatley
by Rusty Whatley
on April 14, 2026

A small business owner, eager to grow her team, finds the perfect candidate. She runs a background check—just part of the routine, right? But when a red flag pops up, she wonders: “Can I just tell ...

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