A new federal lawsuit SEPTA allegedly fails to follow fair credit reporting act alleges Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) willfully violates federal (FCRA)  and state laws when conducting criminal background checks of prospective employees. The class action accuses SEPTA of “routinely rejects job applicants based on information contained in background check reports (“consumer reports”) that it […]

Is verifying prior employment including salary history a waste of time? We think there are a lot of good reasons to verify prior employment including salary history. Recently, I noted a Point/Counterpoint discussion of the issue of even asking for salary history in HR Magazine Contrary to what you might think, I don’t automatically agree […]

The law firm of Seyfarth Shaw LLP has released its annual report on EEOC litigation and court rulings. This list of Case Law Developments In 2015 And Trends to Watch for In 2016 offers the most definitive source of analysis focusing exclusively on EEOC-related litigation. To download the complete report, click here Seyfarth Shaw Case […]

We often get questions about when to conduct a background check. Should it be done pre-offer or post-offer? The answer is that you can conduct the background investigation either before or after offer. There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. Let’s take a look and consider both. But first before we go further, let […]

It is important that you are aware of mistakes by your screening provider. You should meet with your screening provider and obtain a clear understanding of the procedures they follow in investigating and reporting results of criminal conviction searches. Ignorance is NOT bliss. Recently, A New York federal judge on Friday granted final approval to […]