JD Supra

Background Checks and the Fair Credit Reporting Act: Keep It Simple!

Employers who conduct background checks, beware! It might be time to revisit your standard documents and screening processes to ensure they comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The number ...
JD Supra

The Ninth Circuit Demands Simplicity: Background Check Disclosure Forms That Contain State-Law Notices or Improper Grammar Violate the FCRA

Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of an evolving trend of narrowly interpreting the FCRA’s “standalone” disclosure and “clear and conspicuous” disclosure requirements, the Ninth Circuit has held that users ...
The National Law Review

Are Your Background Check Disclosure Forms FCRA-Compliant?

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HR Dive

How to ensure background checks are FCRA compliant

An abundance of class action lawsuits is forcing employers to defend their background check disclosure and authorization forms, according to an article at the National Law Review. The current focus is ...
The National Law Review

Remove That Liability Waiver From Your FCRA Disclosure Form

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