The Hertz Corporation was hit with a class action lawsuit, alleging that it violated federal law by improperly using consumer reports to deny...
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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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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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U.S. Census Bureau Settles Hiring Lawsuit Over Criminal Histories
The U.S. Census Bureau has reached a $15 million settlement of a lawsuit claiming it discriminated against black and Hispanic job applicants with...
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SEPTA Background Checks Violate Federal and State Laws
A new federal lawsuit alleges Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) willfully violates federal and state laws when conducting...
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Big Data, Background Checks, and Discrimination
The White House released a report to herald its focus on discrimination in “big data” assisted personnel screening algorithms. The report...
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Uber Settles Lawsuit With San Francisco and Los Angeles Over Driver Background Checks
Uber agreed to pay up to $25 million to settle a 2014 lawsuit filed by city officials in San Francisco and Los Angeles who argued that the ride...
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Chattanooga Police Backlogged On 23,000 Expunged Records
While Chattanooga leaders are working to make it easier to hire people with criminal backgrounds, the Chattanooga Police Department is years...
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Wells Fargo, Bank of America Face Class Action Lawsuit Over Background Checks
Plaintiff Steve-Ann Muir alleges Wells Fargo violated FCRA by rescinding a job offer for a customer service position based on a false statement...
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Dave & Buster’s Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Background Checks
Dave & Buster’s has been hit with a proposed class action lawsuit that accuses the restaurant and arcade chain of deliberately...
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Colleges That Ask Applicants About Brushes With the Law Draw Scrutiny
The online admissions application for Auburn University appears simple, until you get to this question: “Have you ever been charged with or...
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NYU Moves to Remove Criminal Background Check Questions on College Application Forms
New York University is taking steps to remove the criminal background check question on their college application forms. By doing this...
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