Supreme Court Rejects Heightened Prima Facie “Background Circumstances” Test for Majority Group Plaintiffs

Seyfarth Synopsis: In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court vacated the dismissal of a heterosexual woman’s…

Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies

In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering…

Background checks? Don’t double-dip. | Federal Trade Commission

Need to verify an applicant’s employment or income history? Checking to see if a candidate has…

$3 million FCRA settlement puts tenant background screening at the forefront

When people are looking to rent a house or apartment, the most important “screening” isn’t on…

Background checks on prospective employees: Keep required disclosures simple

If your company gets background information on prospective employees, it’s likely you’re covered by the Fair…

Whose life?! MyLife charged with creating misleading background reports

As adage-writers go, whoever penned, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never…

How Someone with a Lengthy Criminal History Can Pass Background Checks in New York — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — December 5, 2024

Navigating the complexities of criminal records and background checks can be particularly challenging for individuals with…