Summary Judgement Affirmed Involving the Illinois Credit Privacy Act
Tags: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
Columbia, South Carolina Limits Inquiries About Applicants' Criminal and Salary Histories
By Molly Shah and William Simmons on October 3, 2019 Read More
Philadelphia adopts regulations surrounding halted salary history ban
Tags:The Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations released regulations interpreting portions of the city’s proposed Wage Equity Ordinance; however, the ordinance is currently on hold amid legal challenges from the city’s Chamber of Commerce. Read More
Rhode Island law prohibits employers from requesting tax documents from applicants
Tags:Employers operating in Rhode Island should note that the state has a law in place prohibiting employers from requesting tax-related documents from prospective employees as a condition of consideration for employment. Read More
EEOC complaint: Macy’s background check policies are discriminatory
Tags: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