Background Checks

House Passes Bill To Amend Fair Credit Reporting Act That Would Bar Use of Credit Checks for Most Employment Purposes, Further Limit Use of Background Checks Conducted by Third Party Reporting Agencies

Over the last few years, there has been an evolving trend to limit the use of information contained in a

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“Must-Pass” FY 2020 Defense Bill Signed by President Trump Contains Federal Contractor “Ban-the Box” Mandate, 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Federal Employees

Among the very few “must-pass” bills that Congress is required to deal with each year is the National Defense Authorization

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Considering Applicants’ Criminal History in Selection Decisions: An Update on the Law

In the ensuing years since the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published its comprehensive Enforcement Guidance on the Consideration of

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Another Multi-Million Dollar FCRA Class Action Settlement Underscores the Importance of Strict Compliance With That Law’s Requirements When Using Third Parties To Conduct Background Checks

Avis Budget Car Rental recently agreed to pay $2.7 million to settle a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) class action

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California Legislative Wrap-Up: Governor Signs Bill Banning Salary History Inquiries, But Vetoes Bill Requiring “Pay Gap” Reporting

California’s legislative session formally ended on October 15, and Governor Jerry Brown has signed or vetoed almost 1,000 bills, several

By |2017-10-29T19:38:46-05:0010/29/2017|Categories: Background Checks, Compensation, Discrimination and Harassment, Immigration, State Standards|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on California Legislative Wrap-Up: Governor Signs Bill Banning Salary History Inquiries, But Vetoes Bill Requiring “Pay Gap” Reporting

D.C. Joins Growing Number of State and Local Jurisdictions Prohibiting Employers’ Use of Credit Information in Employment Decisions

The District of Columbia has joined a growing number of local and state jurisdictions that now restrict private employers’ use

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