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White House Consumer Fee Focus Turns to Rental Housing Fees, Disclosures

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The White House today brought attention to new state laws and voluntary industry practices that limit fees charged to renters and increase the transparency of those fees, noting the burden such fees impose on American...more

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The 411 on Employment Background Checks in Transactions

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Employment background checks help employers hire individuals with integrity whom they can trust, and who do not present a risk to the business, other employees, or the customers and clients that the business serves. Buyers in...more

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House Passes Bill Restricting Employer Credit Checks

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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

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Social Media Scrutiny on Visa Applications

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On May 31, 2019, the Department of State added new questions to Forms DS-160/DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application and Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa Application. These additional questions require the foreign national to...more

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Between A Rock And A Hard Place: Avoiding Accidental Liability Under FCRA for Background Checks

Many employers use background checks to guarantee it hires the best candidates—and to minimize legal liability for claims like negligent hiring. Unfortunately, this attempt to prevent one type of liability may...more

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Navigating the FCRA’s Standalone Disclosure Requirement

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Since 2011, the number of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuits filed annually has continued to climb. The data demonstrates that employers struggle with compliance, especially regarding the FCRA’s disclosure...more

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Federal Background Check Disclosure Form Must Not Include State Law Disclosures, Ninth Circuit Holds

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Two weeks ago, the U.S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held in Gilberg v. California Check Cashing Stores, LLC that a federal background check disclosure form that also included state law notices violated the Fair...more

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The Ninth Circuit Adopts an Expansive Reading of the FCRA’s Provision Governing Background Check Disclosures

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Almost two years ago to the day, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit became the first appellate court to rule on the lawfulness of a liability waiver in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure. ...more

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Reminder: Confusing Background Check Disclosures Can Get an Employer in FCRA Hot Water!

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On November 29, 2018, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Mitchell v. Winco Foods, No. 17-35998, 2018 U.S. App. LEXIS 33483 (9th Cir. Nov. 29, 2018); a Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) case on appeal...more

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New FCRA Notice Requirements for Employers

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A little-known provision of a new federal law will likely impact the hiring process of most employers. On September 12, 2018, without seeking any public comment and with no advanced notice, the Consumer Financial Protection...more

Burr & Forman

Are You Fair Credit Reporting Act Compliant?

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Employers who use pre-employment and post-hire background checks must consider various federal, state and local laws and regulations. One important law that must be considered is the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)....more

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Nothing Crafty About Michaels’ Disclosure Under Spokeo

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A New Jersey District Court followed Spokeo’s Article III standing analysis and dismissed claims by three putative class representatives against Michaels Stores. Plaintiffs claimed that Michaels’ online employment application...more

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FINRA Members Subject to New Background Screening Rules

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Last year, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a non-governmental organization that regulates member brokerage firms and exchange markets, approved proposed Rule 3110(e), which enhances the background...more

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