A recent decision by a federal appellate court underscores the importance of ensuring that forms used in connection with employer background checks comply with the strict requirements of the federal ...
An abundance of class action lawsuits is forcing employers to defend their background check disclosure and authorization forms, according to an article at the National Law Review. The current focus is ...
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has provided specific guidance on the murky question of the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s “standalone” disclosure requirement. In its most recent decision on the ...
A class action lawsuit alleges that Stanford violated federal law by failing to get proper consent from prospective employees before performing background checks. Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act ...
Employers in all industries perform background checks as a part of their pre-employment screening process, sometimes performing such checks post-employment, as well. Employers in all industries ...
That’s one of the results found in a recent report commissioned by Sterling Infosystems Inc., a background check firm, and conducted by Kelton Global. The nationwide report found that more than 60% of ...
Michigan Technological University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. This procedure supports the University’s ...
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Checkr, the leading provider of modern and compliant background checks, today has announced the development of Checkr Connect IDV, along with partnerships that ...