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2024 Credit Reporting Review: Impactful Changes and Future Forecast — FCRA Focus Podcast
FCRA Regulatory Year in Review — FCRA Focus Podcast
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The Fair Credit Billing Act: Key Insights and Practical Tips — FCRA Focus Podcast
The Kirtz Decision: FCRA and Government Liability Unpacked — FCRA Focus Podcast
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U.S. District Court Addresses Federal Preemption for State Credit Reporting Laws
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Independent Contractor Owner-Operators and the Second Trump Administration: Motor Carrier Expectations for the Road Ahead - The role of independent contractor owner-operators (ICOOs) in the trucking industry has a long...more
Illinois employers have long been prohibited from using arrest records as the basis for employment decisions under Section 103 of the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”). ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As the number of class actions alleging FCRA violations continues to skyrocket, it is critical for California employers to understand the basics of all laws affecting employment screening programs. This...more
Background Checks and the FCRA - Generally, employee background checks are covered by the federal Fair Credit and Reporting Act (FCRA). As noted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FCRA “protects information...more
On January 29, 2020, the House of Representatives passed the Comprehensive CREDIT Act of 2020 (the “Act”), which would change federal laws pertaining to consumer reporting agencies and credit checks in a number of ways....more
Seyfarth Synopsis: St. Louis has become the third locality in Missouri to enact a “Ban the Box” law, joining Kansas City and Columbia. With a January 1, 2021 effective date, covered employers should begin taking steps to...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 3, 2019, the Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed summary judgment in favor of a public utility company that considered credit checks for individuals applying for a customer service...more