The method used by a Consumer Reporting Agency to assure accuracy of criminal convictions was challenged recently by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a November 22, 2019 ruling $8.5 Million Judgment for FCRA Violation. The result is that the Consumer Reporting Agency alleged to have violated the FCRA has agreed to pay $6 million […]
A Growing Share of Workers Have Positive Drug Tests—Is Your Business Doing Enough?
The world is constantly changing, and the employment landscape is no different. According to a recent article a growing percentage of workers nationwide have positive drug tests for controlled substances in 2018. More concerning, there was a whopping 30% increase in positive drug tests in transportation workers compared to previous years. With more workers in dangerous […]
Go Beyond the Headlines: Thinking Critically About What You Read
In the fast-paced news environment we all live in today, many of us unwittingly take the headlines of what we read as the content of the article or piece. However, it is important to go beyond the headlines. Many business owners panic when seeing the headline of a new piece of legislation but fail to […]
Does the FCRA Apply to Background Checks for Independent Contractors?
Law regarding background checks for independent contractors, versus law for employees, can be surprisingly murky, especially as “gig economy” workers become more commonplace. While recent court decisions have held that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) should not be applied to background checks for independent contractors, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) firmly states that employees […]
Negligent Hiring and Negligent Retention Cost Trucking Firm $54 Million in Damages
This case illustrates how important it is that your organization not only conduct due diligence before you hire someone, to avoid negligent hiring actions. And how important it is for your organization to follow its policies in terms of retention and avoid a negligent retention action. Negligent hiring is the concept that employers can be […]
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