Yes, it's legal if the job involves:
(1) State or federal law requires bonding or other
security covering an individual holding the position.
(2) The duties of the position include custody of or
unsupervised access to cash or marketable assets valued at
$2,500 or more.
(3) The duties of the position include signatory power
over business assets of $100 or more per transaction.
(4) The position is a managerial position which
involves setting the direction or control of the business.
(5) The position involves access to personal or
confidential information, financial information, trade
secrets, or State or national security information.
(6) The position meets criteria in administrative
rules, if any, that the U.S. Department of Labor or the
Illinois Department of Labor has promulgated to establish
the circumstances in which a credit history is a bona fide
occupational requirement.
(7) The employee's or applicant's credit history is
otherwise required by or exempt under federal or State law.
That's quoted from the Illinois Employee Credit Privacy Act:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publ...?Name=096-1426
Looks like at least Item 5 may apply to a sales position.
The reality is that how you pay your bills can be indicative of your level of responsibility in other areas.
I suggest that you obtain all three of your credit reports and check them carefully for accuracy. They are available free once a year at
www.annualcreditreport.com
