Johnson & Johnson Settlement
On August 26, 2019, it was announced by an Oklahoma judge that Johnson & Johnson is ordered to pay $572,102,028 of the asking $17 billion to help the crisis and the recovery of Opioid addicts in the state. The state argued that J & J marketed opioid drugs to doctor’s offices knowing their addictiveness and […]
Pay Equity Act
Pay Equity Laws are gaining momentum faster than Ban the Box laws. Pay Equity is equal pay for work of equal value. The Pay Equity Act prevents employers from asking about candidates’ prior salary history in an effort to eliminate gender-based salary inequalities. Seyfarth Shaw has put together a state by state guide. Click to […]
What is a “consumer report”
“Consumer report” is the name of the background check document. A consumer report includes more information than traditional Credit Reports A consumer report is a document containing information that bears on a consumer’s creditworthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, or mode of living Under the FCRA, these reports may be used […]
FCRA
With 90% of employers conducting background checks, it’s imperative to understand the FCRA Rules and Regulations. CRA’s, as well as employers, must understand these rules to avoid becoming part of the $174+ million paid out in Class Action Lawsuits. Under Legal Resources on the bottom of the home page of the website is the latest […]
FCRA Violation
Another lawsuit for an FCRA violation. 7-Eleven reaches a settlement of nearly $2 million for not using a stand-alone notice when conducting background checks on applicants. I can’t stress the importance of separate Disclosure & Authorization forms when submitting a background check. Lawsuits like this pertain to tenant screenings as separate forms should be used […]
FCRA model forms and disclosures
The FTC rescinds FCRA model forms and disclosures that are no longer necessary after the issuance of the Dodd-Frank Act. https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2019/05/ftc-announces-amendments-rule-providing-model-forms-disclosures
The Importance of a Contractor Background Screenings
Contractor background screenings are essential when you want the right person for the job. There are important benefits to these background checks. Is The Contractor Licensed? Contractors must meet certain requirements in order to obtain a license. Depending on your particular location, this can include education, on-the-job training, and work experience. A contractor who has […]
Legite Background Check Companies Help Employers Avoid Liability
Many employers perform background checks to screen individuals they are considering hiring. Online background check websites claim that employers can perform background searches quickly and cheaply without having to hire a legitimate background check company. However, federal and state laws impose complex requirements on employers who perform background checks on prospective hires. Legal settlements for […]
Importance of Background Screenings
A background check is an important precautionary measure for any business, whether small or large, before making a hiring decision. Running a background check provides an employer with the opportunity to verify information about a potential candidate which can include debt, court, employment, and criminal history among other details that could give the company an […]
FCRA: Authorization forms
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