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Proposed Class Action Suit Filed Against Uber Claims Discriminatory Background Check Practices
On April 8, a class of individuals who were either denied employment or terminated by the ride-hailing company filed the suit in New York federal court. Read More
Kentucky Law Expands Potential Job Opportunities for Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds
Kentucky’s "Reentry" law goes into effect in July, 2021 and will permit employers to hire certified applicants with criminal convictions. Read More
Court Deliberates Sufficiency of Standing to Bring Suit
The Eastern District of Missouri relied on Spokeo, Inc. v. Robins as well as the Third, Seventh and Ninth Circuits in determining whether a plaintiff demonstrated sufficient standing for alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) procedural violations. Read More
Staffing Company Settles in Class Action Suit Alleging FCRA Violations
A staffing company was accused by a group of workers of utilizing non-compliant consent forms during the application process. Read More
Recreational Marijuana Use Away from Work Now Protected in New York
By Dale Deitchler and Sean Malley on April 2, 2021 Read More