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Background Checks
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California Peculiarities Employment Law Blog
The Business of Background Checks During a Pandemic
Seyfarth Synopsis: As the number of class actions alleging FCRA violations continues to skyrocket, it is critical for California employers to understand the basics of all laws affecting employment screening…
Privacy World
Make It Clear, Make It Broad: The D.C. District Court Determines A Plaintiff Has Standing To Pursue FCRA Claims Against His Former Employer Based On A Background Check Used To Justify His Termination
By Jesse Taylor, Angelo Carosio
The latest entry in a nearly decade-long dispute between a plaintiff and his former employer and manager, Mattiaccio v. DHA Grp., Inc., 2020 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 129464 (D.D.C. July 21,…
California Employment Law Update
Employer Did Not Violate FCRA By Providing Disclosure Along With Other Materials
By Tony Oncidi
Luna v. Hansen & Adkins Auto Transport, Inc., 2020 WL 1969409 (9th Cir. 2020) Leonard Luna filed this putative class action, alleging a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Ninth Circuit Issues Two (Mostly) Pro-Employer Background Check Decisions
By By: Gustavo A. Suarez, Stephen R. Woods
The Ninth Circuit recently issued two mostly pro-employer federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) background check decisions.
Mike McBride Online
Linked: Background checks for gig workers now feature AI
By Mike McBride
And this is just one of the issues in the article below: Checkr is on the forefront of a new and potentially problematic kind of hiring, one that’s powered by…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Ninth Circuit Issues a Positive Decision for Employers in the World of Background Checks
In recent years, California employers have faced an increasing number of class action lawsuits related to background check practices commonly used in the hiring process. These lawsuits arise from the…
Consumer Class Defense Counsel
Twin Ninth Circuit Opinions Clarify FCRA Disclosure Requirements for Employers
By Christi A. Lawson, Aaron R. Wegrzyn
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) can at times present a minefield for employers across industries to navigate when it comes to consumer reports used in candidate and employee background…
Workforce Compliance Insights
Employer Notice to Job Applicants When Conducting a Background Check
In an important decision for employers that conduct background checks, on April 24, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed a summary judgment in favor of…
The Right Coast
California Ammunition Background Checks: Judge Blocks the Law | National Review
California s attempts to discourage gun ownership hit a bump Thursday. U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez granted a preliminary injunction that stopped the state from enforcing its background checks on…
The Right Coast
Senators Look to Bolster Firearm Background Check System as Sales Go Through the Roof
In March 3.7 million firearms were sold, breaking the all-time record. In April, 1.7 million firearms went out the door, a 71.3 percent increase over the previous year.The demand has…