A recent California court decision is a strong reminder that compliance in the background screening space is not just about checking the box— it’s about getting every detail right. In an alert, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo highlights a case allowing claims under California’s Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) to move forward — despite arguments that federal law should preempt those claims. Employers — and consumer reporting agencies — often assume that compliance with FCRA standards is sufficient. This ruling reinforces that California operates on a higher standard, and state-specific requirements can stand on their own.

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