Maine enacts law to protect applicants’ and employees’ social media privacy
The law, which will go into effect on October 15, 2015, applies to all employers, both public and private. Read More
EEOC complaint: Macy’s background check policies are discriminatory
A nonprofit organization filed a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claiming the department store chain’s background check policies discriminate against applicants and employees with criminal histories. Read More
BMW settles EEOC law suit for $1.6 million
In addition to the million dollar settlement, BMW will also provide job opportunities to the victims of what the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission called a background check policy that disproportionately affected African-Americans. Read More
FTC publishes education piece on background check disclosure and authorization forms
The piece discusses several key items employers should consider to ensure they are complying with the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s disclosure requirements for the use of background screening reports. Read More
Philadelphia set to ban employers from asking about salary history
Philadelphia City Council passed an amendment to Title IX of The Philadelphia Code that will prohibit employers from inquiring about applicants’ or employees’ wage history at any stage in the hiring process. Read More