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Congress considers mandatory E-Verify
Tags:The Legal Workforce Act ( H.R. 3711 ) would require all employers to use E-Verify within two years. Read More
Class action claims Pepsi’s background checks violate FCRA
Tags:A subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc. allegedly conducted background checks on its employees without providing them with the proper notifications required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More
Proposed class action filed against timeshare company
Tags:Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. allegedly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by failing to adequately disclose and obtain authorization to conduct background checks on employees. Read More
Reminder: Employers must begin using new Form I-9 by Sept. 18
Tags:United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new form, dated 07/17/17, in July. Read More
E-Verify releases redesigned participation posters
Tags:Employers participating in E-Verify must replace their old participation posters with the updated versions. Read More