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Background Checks
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California Workplace Law Blog
California Civil Rights Council Modifies Regulations Pertaining to Background Checks
On July 24, 2023, the California Office of Administrative Law approved the California Civil Rights Council’s modifications to regulations pertaining to California’s Fair Chance Act. Under the Fair Chance Act,…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Amendment to California Employment Regulation May Impact Background Screeners
By Noah DiPasquale, David M. Gettings, Cindy D. Hanson, Tim J. St. George
On July 24, the California Office of Administrative Law approved the Civil Rights Council's (the Council) proposed amendment to California's Employment Regulations Relating to Criminal History, which are set to…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
NYPD Background Investigations
Information on the NYPD Police Officer Background Investigation. It is a extensive, personal endeavor.
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
AI: Impact and Use in Background Screening – Crossover Episode With the <em>Regulatory Oversight</em> Podcast
By David M. Gettings, Stephen C. Piepgrass, Ronald I. Raether, Jr.
Join us for the final episode in a special five-part series covering artificial intelligence (AI). Many companies use machine learning algorithms and AI to assist with employment decisions and tenant…
Regulatory Oversight
AI: Impact and Use in Background Screening (Part Five)
By Stephen C. Piepgrass, Ronald I. Raether, Jr., David M. Gettings
Many companies use machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with employment decisions and tenant screening. In our final episode, Stephen Piepgrass and colleagues Ron Raether and Dave…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
Background/Character, Psychological, and Medical Evaluations Part of NYPD Process
The written and physical tests are vital componenets of the NYPD process, candidates must pass the background and character investigation, oral psychological assessment, and the medical evaluation as well to…
Hunton Employment & Labor Perspectives
Compliance Update for U.S. Employers Conducting Criminal Background Checks in the Hiring Process
By Robert T. Quackenboss, Lukas Moffett
Employers who conduct background checks on applicants or employees must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. Among other things, the FCRA requires…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
2023 Challenges for Employer Background Screenings
By Anne Hall
Employers will likely experience various challenges in 2023 as they conduct background screenings for prospective employees. These challenges will arise from heightened government oversight of automated screening technology, laws limiting…
Consumer Financial Services Law Monitor
Creditors and Employers Beware: CFPB Amends Model Background Check Form and Adverse Action Language
By David N. Anthony, Chris Capurso, David M. Gettings, Ethan G. Ostroff, Tim J. St. George, Alan D. Wingfield
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB or Bureau) issued a final rule updating, among other things, the model form for the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Summary of Consumer Rights…
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What Can I Do If I Lost A Job Due To A Background Check?
If your employer or potential employer is going to run a credit check, then they must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. This requirement covers anything the employer is getting…