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Avoiding Hidden Hiring Landmines: 4-Step FCRA Compliance Plan for Handling Pre-Adverse Action Notices

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Background check reports are an important – and in many cases essential – tool in making informed and responsible employment decisions. Gathering and using this information, however, carries legal obligations and...more

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

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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

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Sometimes Less Is More: Background Check Disclosures Can Go Too Far and Lead to FCRA Violations

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Under federal law, an employer that conducts a background check for an applicant or employee must first provide written notice, also known as a disclosure, to that individual – but recent court decisions demonstrate how...more

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Ninth Circuit Holds That Background Check Disclosures Should Not Contain Any Extraneous Information

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On March 20, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals held the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (“FCRA”) standalone disclosure requirement does not allow for the inclusion of any extraneous information in an...more

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Two Class Actions Alleging Starbucks Violated FCRA’s Background Report Disclosure Requirements Are Grinding Toward Settlement

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Two pending class action lawsuits alleging coffee giant Starbucks violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) by relying on flawed background reports to decline employment to over 8,000 job applicants will likely settle...more

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Separate Federal and State Background Check Disclosure Forms Are Required in California, Says 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

Employers must provide applicants and employees with separate federal and state Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure forms, said the 9th Circuit in an important decision released last week. Combining any state...more

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Employment Background Screening–Compliance with the FCRA

I recognize this is a lengthier blog than I normally post, but it’s necessary so I can help employers help themselves. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an important opinion that is relevant not only to employers...more

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[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

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Federal District Court Holds Employer to its Promise in FCRA “Pre-Adverse Action” Notice

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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin recently held that an employer potentially violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when it provided the employee with three days to dispute information...more

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Going For the Gold: How To Legally Recruit The Best Candidates

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This summer the world’s greatest athletes are competing for Olympic gold. In order to win, these athletes must follow a strict set of rules to prevent deductions and disqualifications. When employers compete for the best...more

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Best Practices for Complying with the New York City Fair Chance Act

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Given the imminent effective date of New York City’s Fair Chance Act, employers may be wondering what they need to do to comply with the law. As many employers are aware, effective October 27, 2015, the Fair Chance Act...more

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That's A Lotta Cheddar: Pizza Chain Pays Big to End Background Check Case

The parent company of Chuck E. Cheese's restaurants, CEC Entertainment, Inc., has agreed to pay $1.75M to settle a class action lawsuit in California brought by applicants who claimed the company provided improper background...more

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New York City – Ban the Box Plus Measure

New York City passed a local law to amend its administrative code to prohibit employment discrimination based on one’s arrest record or criminal conviction. Employers and background screeners take note. The legislation, the...more

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Four New Laws Within 40 Miles: The Washington, DC Area Accelerates the "Ban-the-Box" Movement

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The Washington, DC area has become the leading edge of the "ban-the-box" movement, with four new ban-the-box laws applicable to private employers enacted in the past six months. Baltimore, Maryland, started the trend when...more

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Illinois “Bans the Box” with New Legislation

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On Saturday, July 19, 2014, Governor Quinn signed the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act (the “Act”), which limits private sector employers with 15 or more employees from inquiring into the criminal history of job...more

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Ban the Box in Indiana: What Employers Need to Know

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Companies are rethinking the single check box on employment applications that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history. Over sixty cities and counties have taken steps toward eliminating job application barriers that...more

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Rochester, New York Adopts “Ban the Box” Criminal Background Check Law

Effective November 18, 2014, the City of Rochester, New York will join various states and municipalities around the country—including Buffalo, New York—that prohibit employers from inquiring about a job applicant’s prior...more

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Illinois On Verge Of Barring Employers From Soliciting Criminal Background Information On Applications

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Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has stated that he will sign into law legislation passed by the Illinois legislature at the end of May that bars private sector employers from soliciting criminal background information. ...more

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