Judge tosses FCRA suit against food and beverage giant
A federal judge ruled that Mondelez Global’s online application violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s standalone disclosure requirement but the technical violation alone was insufficient for the plaintiff to establish standing. Read More
Class-action suit claims hotel company’s background checks ran afoul of FCRA
Naples Hotel Group LLC allegedly used background check authorization forms that contained “extraneous provisions,” in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, according to the suit. Read More
Burger chain grilled over background check practices
Five Guys is facing a potential class-action lawsuit from a former employee who claims several of the company’s background check practices violate the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and California state laws. Read More
Convenience store chain inconveniences applicants with illegal background checks, suit claims
Mapco Express allegedly failed to provide applicants with copies of their background checks prior to taking adverse action against them, denying them the opportunity to explain or dispute the information contained in the report. Read More
Kansas City, Missouri Joins National Movement to Ban Salary History Inquiries
BY ALEXANDRA HEMENWAY and DYLAN M. LONG ON MAY 31, 2019 Read More