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No, the California Labor Code prohibits an employer from seeking salary history information about an applicant for employment. Salary history information includes both your rate of compensation and information about other benefits.

It should not. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, you can’t be denied employment based on a criminal record alone. It requires the employer to also consider

The screening company has 30 days to investigate after you file your dispute. If you file additional information during that 30 days, the time may be extended by another 15 days (maximum total of 45 days allowed to consider your dispute).

Generally, yes. A school shouldn’t release student records without the authorization of an adult-age student or parent.

They shouldn’t, but definitions of expungement vary from state to state. The records might not completely disappear and might still be available to law enforcement.

No, an employer can’t review your credit report in California unless the position falls into an exemption. Exemptions include 

Maybe. When a specific law requires a background check, that law usually outlines the rights employees or applicants have as well.

Generally yes. Service records can only be released under limited circumstances unless you provide authorization (the military can release your name, rank, salary, duty assignments, awards and duty status without your consent).