Excerpted from an HR Morning Blog by Tom D’Agostino Colorado has joined a growing list of states that have passed what are known as “Clean Slate” laws, lending momentum to a trend that is likely to see additional states follow suit. Gov. Jared...
Read MoreFederal court reminder of litigation risk arising from background screening
Excerpted from a National Law Review Blog In a recent decision from North Carolina, a federal court found a plaintiff in a Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) case to have “Article III” standing to bring his claims in federal court. The ruling...
Read MoreLowe’s hit with class action over alleged use of consumer reports for employment decisions
Excerpted from a Class Action blog by Erin Shaak Lowe’s Companies, Inc. faces a proposed class action that claims the home improvement retailer has unlawfully used job applicants’ consumer reports to make adverse employment decisions without...
Read MoreBill that keeps DOBs on public records passes the Michigan House
Excerpted from a Huron Daily Tribune story by Angela Mulka A bill that would protect hiring, housing placements and public safety is making its way through the Michigan Legislature. The bill, HB 5368 introduced by Rep. Graham Filler, was passed...
Read MoreHouse advances legislation addressing Supreme Court rule that puts background checks at risk
Excerpted from a Chamber in the News post by Wendy Block The Michigan House of Representatives passed legislation Wednesday that would prevent the Michigan Supreme Court (Court) from implementing a harmful rule that will have significant negative...
Read MoreThree costly background check mistakes – avoid those land mines!
Detail orientation, detail orientation, detail orientation – it’s a requirement for proper background screening. While this may not be headline news, we should all be reminded of this rule, and often. Our profession is defined by precise rules...
Read MoreFTC approves changes to FCRA rules; clarifies application to motor vehicle dealers
Excerpted from a JDSUPRA post. On September 8, the FTC approved final revisions that would bring several rules implementing parts of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in line with the Dodd-Frank Act, which transferred rulemaking authority...
Read MorePBSA scores partial victory in Michigan as move to redact DOB from records is delayed
A proposed amendment from the Michigan Supreme Court to redact the Date of Birth (DOB) from court records has been delayed. In a statement released yesterday afternoon by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA), the non-profit...
Read MorePBSA distributes letter related to controversial Michigan decision to redact DOB from public records
Following the announcement of a proposed amendment from the Michigan Supreme Court to redact the Date of Birth (DOB) from court records, the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) asked all members to distribute the following letter...
Read MoreMove to redact DOB in Michigan court records inspires PBSA call to action
In an alarming move for both background screeners and their clients across the U.S., a proposed amendment from the Michigan Supreme Court will redact the Date of Birth (DOB) in court records. Michigan is expected to implement the court rules and...
Read MoreGroupOne Blog: Trends and Developments in Background Screening
Blog by Danny Davila, Director of FCRA Regulatory Risk and Consumer Compliance Advisor at GroupOne Background Screening Danny Davila will be a guest expert next Thursday, June 3 during GroupOne’s webinar “Building a Strong Background Screening...
Read MoreCriminal Research: Fact & Fiction
Blog by Danilio Davila, Executive Director, GroupOne Background Screening It’s important to understand the difference between fact and fiction. First, let’s agree there is not a single data source to provide all criminal history appropriate for...
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