A job candidate is suing Paycom after a background check misattributed his twin brother’s misdemeanor and felony
charges to him, causing a rescinded a job offer even after the error was corrected. The lawsuit alleges Paycom relied
on name and birthdate matching rather than more reliable identifiers like fingerprints. Despite recent accreditation for
screening accuracy, critics argue such mistakes are widespread and can derail candidates unfairly.
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