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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
April 5, 2022
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
March 16, 2022
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
March 8, 2022
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
March 2, 2022
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
February 21, 2022
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
February 8, 2022
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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A Deeper Look at Investigative Consumer Reports
February 2, 2022
Employers hoping to learn detailed information about their candidates may want to read on. You may know the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)...
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Federal “Fair Chance Act” Now in Effect
January 17, 2022
“Ban the Box” style laws are a trend that has grown exponentially over the last decade. In fact, we have covered several laws in multiple...
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Clarity on FCRA Disclosure and Certification Requirements May Be Coming
January 12, 2022
Employers often struggle with the many disclosure and certification requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). A recently introduced bill...