Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Seattle Fair Chance Ordinance
April 24, 2023
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned part of Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing ordinance. This decision follows a federal judge ruling the Fair Chance...
Eighth Circuit Court Concludes That FCRA Violations Do Not Occur Where Investigations and Corrections Occur Promptly
April 21, 2023
The Eastern District of Pennsylvania has granted summary judgment in a recent case centered around inaccurate consumer...
Major Consumer Reporting Agency Faces Class Action Over SSN Verification Issues
April 20, 2023
A proposed class action suit alleged that a major consumer reporting agency (CRA) violated federal law. According to the case, the CRA did not implement...
How Kentucky’s New Medical Cannabis Law Will Affect Employers–Key Points to Watch Out For
April 19, 2023
Kentucky has passed a law that legalizes medical cannabis immediately after the governor signed an executive order. This order permitted residents...
Federal Judge Declines to Dismiss Insurers Dispute Over $57 Million FCRA Settlement
April 18, 2023
A pending declaratory relief action brought by an insurance company in the Western District of Missouri could majorly affect the insurance and financial...
San Francisco Employers, Find Out If You Need To Submit an Employer Annual Report Form
April 17, 2023
For many San Francisco employers, the time to submit an Employer Annual Report Form to the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement...
Texas Senate Passes Bill to Close Background Check Loophole in the Wake of Foster Caretaker Scandal
April 14, 2023
The Texas Senate passed a bill prohibiting individuals with a history of criminal conduct from caring for children. According to...
International Infrastructure Group Reaches $350,000 Settlement Over Background Check Disclosures
A major international infrastructure group has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit. The suit claimed that the group violated state and federal...
California FCRA Rulings Protect Against Claims of Technical Violations
April 12, 2023
Employers have achieved a significant win in the California Courts of Appeal. According to a challenge over technical violations under the Fair Credit Reporting...
Delaware Supreme Court to Consider If Out of State Convictions Bar Expungement of Criminal Records
April 11, 2023
Three men in Delaware intend to appeal their cases to the Delaware Supreme Court. This decision comes after receiving denials due...