How long are illegal drugs (NIDA 5 Panels) in one’s system? When we discuss drug testing with organizations, usually the first question is “how long do illegal drugs remain in your system?”  There is a different window for each type of drug. And, as important, the window depends on the size and gender of the […]

Are you making these mistakes when it comes to using criminal background checks? The complaint alleges that Canon made basic mistakes in handling criminal convictions: 1.      Cannon failed to follow the pre-adverse action step of giving the consumer a copy of the report being used to make the adverse action and giving the consumer at […]

Are you using a people search engines on the internet to make employment decisions? You need to be aware of two things. First, many of these sites have disclaimers that state the information SHOULD NOT be used for employment purposes. Spokeo, one such site, has the following disclaimer once you get to the “payment” page:  “I […]

Marijuana is in the news. Medicinal use of marijuana has been legalized in three states.  Legalization of marijuana is gaining momentum in 20 other states. Employers need to consider the ramifications of marijuana in their workplace. Employers need not cower at the prospect of insisting that employees under the influence be removed from the workplace. Last […]

The lesson to be learned is “avoid combined Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) disclosure/authorization forms with a liability waiver and a conspicuous notice of intent to obtain consumer reports.” Compliance with the FCRA need not be onerous. We have the tools to make compliance simple and effective. On December 2, 2013, United States District Judge […]