Louisiana is anticipated to become the latest state to enact statewide protections for applicants with criminal backgrounds under the well-known...
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Louisiana Legislature Passes “Ban the Box” for State Employers
Philadelphia Limits Employer Use of Credit Information
Beginning July 7, 2016, employers in Philadelphia may not consider credit history or other credit-related information for job-related decisions...
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Uber Settles Driver Lawsuit Over Background Checks, to pay $7.5 Million
Uber has agreed to pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by drivers over background checks conducted by the ride-hailing company. The case...
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“Ban The Box” Does More Harm Than Good
Life in prison is meant to be difficult. But it doesn’t always get better once you’re out. Re-entering offenders often have a tough time finding...
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Waffle House Must Face Class Employment Claims
A class action claiming Waffle House didn’t hire prospective employees based on false information garnered from background checks, will...
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California Federal Court Tentatively Approves $5.7 Million Deal to Settle Class Action Alleging
A California federal judge issued a written tentative ruling indicating that she would likely approve AutoZone, Inc.’s agreement to pay $5.7...
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Security Clearance Background Checks—McCaskill, Tester Probe Oversight Plans for Creation of New Agency
U.S. Senators Claire McCaskill and Jon Tester are probing the transition of federal security clearance background checks to a newly created...
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With Credit Reporting Errors Harming Missourians, McCaskill Keeps up Fight to Protect Consumers
After receiving complaints from individuals around the country who have had trouble removing erroneous information or even learning about what is...
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UK Votes to Leave the EU: Data Protection Standards Unlikely to be Affected
The UK has decided to withdraw its membership from the European Union. Despite the result, data protection standards are unlikely to be affected...
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Active Shooters at Work on Rise
Deaths from workplace-related violence are on the rise nationally, although the overall number remains relatively small. Nationwide, 61 people...
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Adults Surveyed on Impact of Financial Background Checks in the Workplace
A survey of more than 1,000 workers conducted by the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) found 5.2% of respondents reported they were...
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Many Tennessee Employers Will Soon be Required to use E–Verify
Tennessee’s state immigration law just received an important update by the state legislature and Governor, and many employers in the state will...
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