The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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Cannabis Company Reaches Class Action Settlement
Trulieve, a leading medical cannabis company in Florida, settled with a class of employees and applicants who alleged that the company had violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More
Reminder to Employers Regarding Use of Receipts for the Replacement of Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Documents on Form I-9
DHS announced it will continue to enforce compliance with Employment Verification laws despite natural disasters pending any further announcements. Read More
California Supreme Court Denies Review of All of Us or None v. Hamrick
California courts will continue to redact date of birth and other personal identifiers from public records, making criminal-record checks increasingly difficult. Read More
ICE Announces Further Extension of Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to December 31, 2021
Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 completion until December 31, 2021. Read More
Restaurant Executives and Management Accused of Employing Undocumented Workers
Nineteen individuals across several states were charged in a 64-count indictment that was unsealed upon the arrest and initial court appearances of the defendants on August 25, 2021. Read More