The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) can at times present a minefield for employers across industries to navigate when it comes to consumer reports used in candidate and employee background checks. The FCRA permits employers...more
On January 29, 2019, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (covering a number of states and territories bordering the Pacific Ocean) issued a far-reaching opinion that will likely impact the hiring process of...more
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals interprets the FCRA -
On January 29, 2019, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a far-reaching opinion that will likely impact the hiring process of prospective employers who conduct...more
2/19/2019
/ Background Checks ,
Consumer Reporting Agencies ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Application ,
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) ,
Job Applicants ,
Putative Class Actions ,
State Labor Laws