Background check company’s faulty report leads to trial
We ran across an interesting case in San Diego this week. Specifically, a background screening company will face trial over claims it produced an inaccurate and outdated report that led […]
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.
Update for employers regarding change to background check summary of rights
Excerpted from a McDermott Will & Emery Blog by Marjorie C. Soto Garcia and Cristell Fortune The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released an updated version of the “A […]
Court issues favorable background check ruling for employers
As you well know, employers are frequently faced with class-action lawsuits brought by current or former employees. There has been an uptick in suits claiming violations of state and federal […]