Macy’s settles lawsuit over criminal background checks
Excerpted from FN story by Sheena Butler-Young Macy’s Inc. and The Fortune Society Inc. have agreed to settle a lawsuit that accused the department store of using an unnecessarily punitive […]
Court states plaintiff can pursue FCRA claim based on background check used for termination
Excerpted from Lexology by Squire Patton Boggs The latest entry in a nearly decade-long dispute between a plaintiff and his former employer and manager, Mattiaccio v. DHA Grp., Inc., 2020 […]
Getting a job with a criminal record post COVID-19
Excerpted from Lexology by Amal Law Group With unemployment skyrocketing at an unprecedented rate because of COVID-19, there is no doubt that many individuals with a criminal record will find […]
COVID-19: What should employers consider as they adapt their background screening program?
Excerpted from Forbes by Alonzo Martinez Businesses continue to operate despite the global reach of COVID-19. And while some industries are seeing a momentary downturn in hiring, others are experiencing […]