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Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Adverse Employment Action

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Understanding Adverse Action: A Guide For HR Professionals

You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more

Winstead PC

Another Party Enters ACA Enforcement and HIPAA Privacy and Security Enforcement Expands

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OSHA Joins the ACA Enforcement Regime - Effective on and after October 13, 2016, employers need to watch their mail from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) for notices related to ACA retaliation...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Background Screening – When is Section 603(y) Applicable?

When a company uses commercial background checks to evaluate the suitability of job applicants, they must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), which regulates the collection, dissemination, and use of consumer...more

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Employment Background Checks: Tips Employers Should Know to Comply With Federal Laws

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Many employers rely on background checks to screen job applicants and employees when making important personnel decisions, including hiring, retention, and promotion. In March, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...more

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Background Check Forms Face Increased Scrutiny in Federal Court

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Businesses should check their background check consent forms and their pre-adverse action waiting periods, after a recent federal court decision out of Pennsylvania. ...more

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