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California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving FCRA
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted an employer's motion for summary judgment, rejecting the plaintiff's claims of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations. Read More
Auto Parts Retailer Settles in FCRA-Related Class Action Lawsuit
O'Reilly Auto Parts agreed to pay $950,000 to resolve FCRA violation claims that the company did not secure valid authorizations prior to conducting applicant background checks. Read More
Reminder: Employees with an SSA TNC Issued in 2021 or Prior Should Visit Local Office by March 31
USCIS recommends that employees with a E-Verify Social Security Administration (SSA) Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) issued in 2021 visit their local SSA office to resolve the TNC by March 31, 2023. Read More
Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving Alleged FCRA Violations
The California Court of Appeal found in favor of the employer, stating that the plaintiff failed to prove he had suffered any actual harm as a result of alleged FCRA violations. Read More
Guidance Issued by Rhode Island Supreme Court on Expungement Law
The newly implemented law offers guidance on expunging marijuana records in compliance with the legalization law that was enacted in 2022. Read More