Oregon Bill Prohibits Requiring Driver's License as a Condition of Employment
Effective January 1st 2022, Senate Bill 569 prohibits Oregon employers from asking for an employee's driver's license information - unless the ability to legally drive is an essential function of the job in question. Read More
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
Summary Judgement Affirmed Involving the Illinois Credit Privacy Act
In December 2019, The Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed summary judgement in favor of the defendant in a case regarding the use of credit checks during the application process for a customer service representative position. Read More
The FDIC Again Loosens Restrictions on Hiring Bank Personnel with Criminal Histories
By Jonathan Shapiro on August 6, 2020 Read More
FedEx Applicant in New York Sues Company Over Background Check
The plaintiff claims the delivery company violated New York City's Fair Chance Act when the company conducted a criminal background check before conditionally offering him the position. Read More