CFPB confirms automated systems not an excuse for lawbreaking behavior
Excerpted from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau post Four federal agencies jointly pledged on April 25 to uphold America’s commitment to the core principles of fairness, equality, and justice as emerging […]
Should employee background checks shift to continuous?
The use of post-employment background checks for continuous monitoring is on the rise across the U.S. With police records now being digital, employers could learn of an employee’s arrest soon […]
California seeks to ban most criminal background checks
Excerpted from a Baker McKenzie Blog by Michael Brewer, Benjamin Ho, Goli Rahimi, Zachary Reeves and Robin Samuel California legislators met on April 11 to discuss a proposed overhaul of employment-related criminal background checks. In essence, the proposed law will all but ban employment-related criminal background checks, except for positions for which such checks are authorized or required by statute.
A few 2023 challenges for background screenings
Though 2023 is not unique when it comes to background screening challenges – our business is constantly evolving – employers should note some of the hot issues this year. Last year, the CFPB raised concerns about inaccurate identity matching and is considering a rule to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to improve such screenings.