Still, credit bureau reports do have some potential for error, so small businesses should not necessarily use them as the only source of consumer credit information. (inc.com)
An employer shall not use consumer credit information for employment purposes unless the information is substantially related to the employee's current or potential job. (valuepenguin.com)
It won't hurt to ask, but keep in mind that creditors are not required to report consumer credit information to credit bureaus. (myfico.com)