The Details on Michigan’s Legislation Requiring Background Checks for Senior Care Employees
October 18, 2022
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 4325 into law earlier this year. House Bill 4325 requires and standardizes...
Staffing Agency Confirms Background Check on Substitute Teacher Missed Previous Charge
October 17, 2022
A South Carolina substitute arrived at an elementary school while intoxicated and was dismissed shortly after. The school district later realized...
Federal Judge Throws Out Suit Over USCIS Wait Times After Agency Adjudicated Work Permits
October 14, 2022
This lawsuit accused the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) of taking too long when processing work permit applications,...
Major Online Retailer Faces Proposed Class Action Over Unlawfully Using Sex Offender Registry in Hiring Decision
October 13, 2022
One of the world’s largest online retailers is facing a proposed class action lawsuit. According to this lawsuit,...
New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Releases Guidance for Employers on How to Enforce Drug-Free Workplace Policies
October 12, 2022
The New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission has released new guidance regarding marijuana impairment in...
Rideshare Platform Faces New Batch of Lawsuits Related to Inadequate Background Screening and Safety Policies
October 11, 2022
A major ridesharing platform faces another batch of lawsuits from drivers and passengers alike. The drivers and passengers...
Consumer Reporting Agency Reaches $11.5 Million Settlement Over Faulty Reporting
October 10, 2022
The plaintiffs filing a class action lawsuit against a major consumer reporting agency (CRA) announced they reached a settlement agreement. This...
Montana Hospital Reaches Settlement for Hiring OIG Excluded Worker Who Bypassed Background Check
October 7, 2022
A Montana state-controlled psychiatric hospital has reached a $90,000 settlement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services...
Arbitration Agreements Upheld in FCRA Class Action Against Major Retailers
October 6, 2022
A federal judge based in Pennsylvania has sent a proposed class action lawsuit against two major retailers alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting...
3rd Circuit’s Wrong Interpretation Leads to Removed Ruling and Denial Class Action Certification
October 5, 2022
The U.S. Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit recently removed a ruling. This removal denies class certification that involves...