Federal Court Ruling Clarifies ADA Protections Concerning Employee Dishonesty
October 11, 2023
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia Clarksburg recently ruled in favor of an employer. The employer claimed that an employee...
What to Know About California’s Updated Fair Chance Act
October 10, 2023
As of October 1, 2023, California has implemented regulations concerning applicants’ and employees’ criminal background checks. According to the changes,...
Government Shutdowns and How They Affect CRAs
October 09, 2023
Recently, many worried that a government shutdown would significantly impact consumers and employers. While consumers may face financial difficulties, employers may struggle to continue...
Utah District Court Denies Motion to Dismiss Double Reporting Case
October 6, 2023
Recently, a credit union failed to have a court case dismissed. According to the suit, the credit union violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This case...
California Legislature Passes SB 362 to Regulate Data Brokers
October 5, 2023
The California Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 362 (SB 362) to impose new requirements on data brokers. It also gives residents greater control of personal data....
Large Online Retailer Settles Suit for FCRA Violation
October 4, 2023
An online retailer recently announced it reached an agreement in a California federal court. This agreement ends a lawsuit with a former associate. According to the case, the...
CFPB Proposes Changes to FCRA Consumer Reporting
October 3, 2023
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released the “Outline of Proposals and Alternatives Under Consideration for Consumer Reporting Rulemaking.” This...
MORE Act Reaches Congress and May Legalize Marijuana Federally
September 29, 2023
A ranking member of the House of Representatives reintroduced a bill to legalize and regulate marijuana on the federal level. This bill has returned to the U.S....
California Governor Considers Bill That Bans Employers Inquires About Past Marijuana Use
September 29, 2023
Lawmakers in California have passed Senate Bill 700, banning employers from inquiring about an applicant’s past use of marijuana....
Redeem Act Will Soon Reduce Expungement Wait Time in Maryland
September 28, 2023
Waiting periods for some expungements in Maryland will soon be shorter. On October 1, 2023, Senate Bill 37, also known as the Redeem Act, will take effect. When it...