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Background Checks
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Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
Candidate’s Personal History Information during the Hiring Process
During the course of the psychological evaluation, gaps or discrepancies in a candidate’s accounts of their occupational or personal history, including incidents involving potential acts of bias, may require clarification.…
California Employment Law Report
Court Issues Favorable Ruling For California Employers in Background Check Disclosure Case
In Limon v. Circle K Stores, Inc., the Fifth Appellate District court issued a favorable ruling for California employers regarding the Federal Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and employer background checks. …
California Employment Law Update
Former Employee Was Not Injured By Alleged Violation Of FCRA
By Tony Oncidi
Limon v. Circle K Stores Inc., 2022 WL 14391789 (Cal. Ct. App. 2022) Plaintiff Ernesto Limon was employed by Circle K (which operates gas stations and convenience stores in California)…
The Labor & Employment Law Blog
California Expands Criminal Record Relief
California recently passed Senate Bill 731 (“SB 731”) into law which significantly expands the automatic sealing eligibility of most felonies that occurred on or after January 1, 2005, if certain…
California Employment Law
Are Background Checks Worth It Anymore?
By Nancy Yaffe, Fox Rothschild LLP
Following a trend in California regarding increased leniency for those with conviction records, and ensuring that formerly incarcerated people are not unduly burdened by their past, Governor Newsom recently signed…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
Background/Character, Psychological, and Medical Evaluations
Although the written and physical fitness tests are vital components of the NYPD process, candidates must also pass the following tests: Background and character investigation Oral psychological assessment Medical evaluation…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
NYPD Police Officer Candidate Forms
The NYPD Candidate Assessment Division requires candidates print and prepare the following forms prior to reporting for their formal interview with an investigator: CAS-11 Gun Security Form CAS-15 Inquiry Regarding…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
Use Caution Completing Assessment Forms during NYPD Application Process
In order to become a NYPD Police Officer you must accurately disclose all of the facts regarding your past. You must obtain your Certificates of Disposition for any arrests or…
Civil Service Disqualification Appeals Attorney Blog
NYPD Hiring Process
The following steps are required in order to successfully complete the NYPD hiring process: Written Entrance Exam: Candidates must pass a written examination offered by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services…
Workplace Privacy, Data Management & Security Report
Understanding CFPB’s Legal Advisory on “Permissible” Purpose
By Susan M. Corcoran, Richard I. Greenberg
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently issued a legal Advisory in early July 2022, intending to protect the privacy rights of individuals subject to background checks by third-party consumer…