FCRA Case May Decide if U.S. Government is a Liable Data Furnisher
July 12, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning the United States government. This suit determines whether the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) considers...
The Legalization of Recreational Marijuana Takes Effect In Maryland
July 11, 2023
As of July 1, residents of Maryland can now legally use recreational marijuana. However, this legalization does not restrict employers’ ability to test for...
Cannabis Employment Protections to Take Effect In D.C.
July 10, 2023
Washington, D.C., recently introduced new rules concerning cannabis usage. These rules will soon prohibit employers from taking adverse action under specific circumstances. These...
Pennsylvania Court Holds Decision In FACTA Lawsuit
July 10, 2023
The United States Supreme Court recently held in its decision concerning alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations. According to the Spokeo v. Robins case, a plaintiff...
CFPB Concerned Automated Surveillance Tools Are Not FCRA Compliant
July 7, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has begun cracking down on companies using workplace surveillance tools. According to the Bureau, many companies relying...
Michigan’s Jackson County Receives Grant to Help Process Expungement Backlog
July 6, 2023
Michigan’s Jackson City Board of Commissioners has accepted a grant from the State Court Administrator’s Office. This grant would help carry...
Fees for Expungements in Utah Soon to Increase
July 6, 2023
A pilot program that benefitted Utah residents with criminal records will soon expire. This program allowed eligible residents to file for an expungement of their criminal records with...
New York Legislators Pass Clean Slate Act
July 3, 2023
After an extended legislative session, New York’s legislators passed the Clean Slate Act. If signed into law by the state’s Governor, this bill will have a two-fold effect. Though...
Hospital Chain Reaches Settlement Over Background Check Disclosures
June 30, 2023
A major hospital chain in California has agreed to pay more than $4 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. This suit claims that the chain violated the Fair...
Colorado Governor Restrictions on Age-Related Inquiries Into Law
June 29, 2023
Colorado’s Governor, Jared Polis, recently signed the Job Application Fairness Act (JAFA). Regarding employment, this Act would expand the restrictions of what...