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The Rest of the Story (for Now): Employer Prevails in FCRA Class Action Alleging “Stand-Alone” Disclosure Violation

As we predicted four years ago, class action lawsuits against employers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) continue to spike, including class actions targeting background check disclosures....more

9/27/2021 / Background Checks , Class Action , Criminal Background Checks , Disclosure Requirements , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Application , Employment Litigation , Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , Hiring & Firing , Job Applicants

Another Privacy Headache for California: Court of Appeal Ruling Will Slow Down Criminal Background Checks Throughout California

Companies that hire employees and engage independent contractors in California should brace for a significant slowdown in background checks that include criminal record searches in California state courts....more

9/8/2021 / Background Checks , Ban the Box , Conditional Job Offers , Corporate Counsel , Criminal Background Checks , Criminal Records , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Discrimination , Gig Economy , Hiring & Firing , Independent Contractors , Job Applicants , Labor Regulations , Regulatory Requirements , Rulemaking Process , State Labor Laws

The Dust Hasn’t Settled Yet: Employers Must Continue to Be Thoughtful About Criminal Record Screening Policies

Last month, the new chair of the EEOC, Charlotte A. Burrows, was the keynote speaker at a conference regarding new research on criminal recidivism....more

7/7/2021 / Background Checks , Ban the Box , Conditional Job Offers , Criminal Background Checks , Criminal Records , Employer Liability Issues , Employment Discrimination , Employment Policies , Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) , Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) , Hiring & Firing , Job Applicants

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