Brenda Matthews thought she had landed the job of her dreams. After interviewing for a paralegal position in Johnson & Johnson’s legal department, Matthews was offered the job. The 27-year-old single mother accepted it immediately. She even informed her current employer of her new position–providing the standard two-week notice.
A few hours later, however, her dream turned into a nightmare. Johnson & Johnson called Matthews to rescind the offer. The company said it had run a background check on Matthews and discovered information it considered unsatisfactory.
