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St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law

Written on August 25, 2022.

St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law The St. Petersburg City Council will discuss a potential expansion of its ban-the-box provision. The city passed the original policy almost eight years ago, and it removed criminal history questions...

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

Written on August 24, 2022.

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks The primary purpose of running a background check on a new hire is to protect your company assets, current employees, and customers. Therefore, confirming that someone is who they say they...

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations

Written on August 23, 2022.

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it penalized a major auto financing subsidiary for more than $19 million. The CFPB revealed how the auto...

Department of Labor Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks and Other Employment Costs

DOL Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks & Other Employment Costs

Written on August 22, 2022.

Department of Labor Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks and Other Employment Costs The operator of five franchise locations in Mississippi must pay $114,427 in civil penalties, back wages, and liquidated damages. These...

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court

Written on August 22, 2022.

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court After reaching a settlement, a background check provider and consumer class have asked a Missouri District Court to dismiss an insurer’s federal...

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over FCRA Violations

Written on August 19, 2022.

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over FCRA Violations A major cannabis retailer has agreed to a settlement over a class action lawsuit. The company allegedly failed to acquire the consent of employees and candidates for employment...

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures

Written on August 18, 2022.

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures A major logistics management company faces a class action lawsuit over allegations that its background check procedures failed to comply...

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court

Written on August 17, 2022.

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court A California District court has approved a motion for a class-action settlement. The case alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by one of the major...

Negligent Hiring - Texas Employer pays $7 billion

Jury Awards $7 Billion Against Employer for “Negligent Hiring”

Written on August 16, 2022.

Jury Awards $7 Billion Against Employer for “Negligent Hiring” A prominent cable company must pay $7 billion in punitive damages by a Dallas, Texas, jury for issues related to the company’s employment screening process. According...

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA

Written on August 15, 2022.

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA In the first half of 2022, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken considerable action through advisory opinions and guidance, showing that the agency...

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St. Petersburg May Be Expanding Its Ban the Box Law

Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks

CFPB Penalizes Auto Financial Servicer $19 Million for FCRA Violations

DOL Penalizes Employer for Charging Employees for Background Checks & Other Employment Costs

$54 Million Class Action Settlement Over Alleged Violations of the FCRA May Proceed in State Court

Cannabis Retailer Reaches Settlement Agreement Over FCRA Violations

Logistics Management Provider Targeted With a Class Action Lawsuit Over Inadequate Background Check Disclosures

District Court Approves Settlement in FCRA Case After Return From Supreme Court

Jury Awards $7 Billion Against Employer for “Negligent Hiring”

2022 Sees Increase in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Focus on the FCRA

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