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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
Feb 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
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
Feb 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM
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
Jan 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
“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
Jan 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Employers often struggle with the many disclosure and certification requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). A recently introduced bill...
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New York City Moves to Restrict Use of Certain Automated Hiring Technologies
Jan 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Technology could help simplify the hiring process, including adopting new technologies to manage your candidate pool, run video interviews, and...
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Background Check Bill Introduced to Protect Florida Renters
Dec 27, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Certain industries require mandatory background checks of employees according to law. Florida is looking to add to that list apartment employees. A...
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Disclosures Go Down the New Jersey Shore
Dec 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Does your team live or work up and down the Jersey Shore? Then there are some state-specific disclosure requirements to keep in mind. That’s right,...
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U.S. Department of Human Services Seeking Comment on Form I-9 Document Examination Alternatives
Dec 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations have adjusted how they operate. In March 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced...
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Lawsuit Filed for Alleged Background Check Disclosure Violations
Dec 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Amazon is busy this time of year. But a recent court filing may leave it busier than usual. A prior Amazon employee claims the retailer violated a...