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FCRA Class Action Lawsuits Rise Sharply in June 2015

FCRA Class Action Lawsuits Rise Sharply in June 2015

Fair Credit reporting Act (FCRA) class action lawsuits rose 26.8% from May 2015 to June 2015, and FCRA class action lawsuits rose 67.4% in June 2015 over June 2014, according Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Complaint Statistics. The CFPB Complaint…

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Are you OK with the F-C-R-A?

Are you OK with the F-C-R-A?

The Fair Credit Reporting Act isn’t just about credit. If your company uses background checks in making personnel decisions, the FTC reminds you of your obligations under the FCRA. In honor of Throwback Thursday, here’s an unconventional old-school summary…

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Georgia Enacts “Mini”-FCRA

Georgia Enacts “Mini”-FCRA

For more than four decades, the FCRA has regulated CRAs that furnish consumer reports (i.e., background checks) to third parties such as employers. Over the years, several states have adopted so-called “mini”-FCRAs, including Arizona, California, Maine,…

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Revisiting FCRA Requirements

Revisiting FCRA Requirements

A recent spate of class-action suits should remind employers and HR of the steep cost of FCRA violations. Experts say the time is right for employers to reassess their background-checking processes-and the role staffing and consumer reporting agencies play in those…

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