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Questions Around “Willfulness” in FCRA Violations

Employer missteps during the background check process can result in legal action. As we’ve seen before, this often is the result of allegedly failing...

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I-9 Compliance Flexibility Continues Through Fall 2022

Employers have had the benefit of two years of I-9 compliance flexibility. And that’s not changing anytime soon. The Department of Homeland Security...

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Temporary List B Expiration Flexibility Ends May 1, 2022

After over two years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) announced an end to the temporary ID document flexibility for Form I-9. The temporary...

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A Case of Potential Violations of City & State Requirements in NYC

New York City has some of the country’s most complex laws for employers to follow. A case filed in the Southern District of New York alleges...

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Higher Court Reviews Employment Discrimination Case

We previously covered the appellate court decision in Cree, Inc. v. LIRC. After our last post, the case continued to move through the legal process....

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Lowe’s Accused of FCRA Violations

Home improvement store Lowe’s is accused of violating the FCRA. The claims are part of a putative class action suit filed in the Western District of...

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California Case Offers Insight on Potential Cost of Violating State Reporting Law

It may be apparent to employers that any violation of employment law can result in consequences. Often, the law spells out potential penalties....

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Colorado Introduces Bill to Automatically Seal Some Records

You may be familiar with sealed criminal records. Generally, sealed records are not accessible with a public record search.

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Lawsuit for Employment Discrimination Allegations Moves Forward

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and Cornucopia Logistics, LLC (“Defendants”) is one...

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Get to Know Massachusetts’ CORI

CORI, or Criminal Offender Record Information, is a specific term defined by Massachusetts law. Those that conduct background checks in Massachusetts...

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