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
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
An employer hires an outside investigator to examine allegations of employee misconduct. Is the employer required to obtain permission from the employee who is the subject of the investigation? The Federal Trade Commission...more