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Improper Use? Macy’s Faces Allegations of Discrimination in Background Check Policies
When completing background checks, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local consumer reporting laws is only one consideration for an...
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Ban the Box Debated in St. Louis, MO
Nov 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The ban the box movement has been gaining steam, with many jurisdictions passing laws in recent years. We have previously touched on the ban the box...
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$54 Million Negligent Hiring Lawsuit Verdict Upheld
Nov 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Avoiding risky hires takes more than just completing a background check to store in a candidate’s personnel file. It’s also essential to have...
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Beyond “Ban the Box”: Salary History Ban Passed in New York State
Oct 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM
At this point, you may be familiar with the recent trend of “ban the box” laws popping up throughout many states and cities. Typically enacted by...
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The Ninth Circuit’s Take on Background Check Disclosures
Oct 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The legal landscape surrounding background checks seems to be constantly changing. With the multitude of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuits...
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Consumer Reports & Investigative Consumer Reports: Separate Disclosures?
Oct 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM
We’ve previously talked about one keystone obligation of employers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), background check disclosures and...
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City Laws Matter Too: Columbia, SC Enacts “Ban the Box”
Oct 2, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Keeping track of the laws impacting the hiring process can be a challenge for any employer. In addition to federal regulations, like the Fair Credit...
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Is Your FCRA Summary of Rights Document Up-to-Date?
Sep 12, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As an employer that conducts background checks, you’re probably familiar with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and know that there are...
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Delta Airlines Settles FCRA Disclosure & Authorization Class Action Lawsuit for $2.3 Million
Sep 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Last updated on 12-1-2023. Employers should be wary of the increasing number of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuits brought against them. The...
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“Ban the Box” Comes to Colorado
Sep 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM
By now, you have likely heard of “Ban the Box” laws. Typically enacted by state or local governments, these laws often prevent employers from asking...