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FCRA Class Action Settlement Approved by California Federal Court
Tags:The defendant, Romanoff Floor Covering, Inc., was ordered to pay out a $1.375 million settlement to the certified class. Read More
Disability Discrimination Claim Dismissed in Case Involving Failed Pre-Employment Drug Test
Tags:A California federal court upheld an employer's decision to not hire an applicant whose pre-employment drug test included a positive result for marijuana. Read More
"Standalone Disclosure" is Focus in California Court FCRA Case
Tags:Northern District of California concludes that employer failed to meet the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) guidelines pertaining to the standalone disclosure requirement. Read More
Reminder: Review Your Fingerprinting Program
Tags:BIG wants to remind our fingerprinting service clients that it is crucial for legal counsel and/or other experts to continually review your fingerprinting program to ensure compliance with updated FBI requirements. Read More
ICE Announces Further Extension of I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to August 31, 2021
Tags:Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 identity verification by an additional 90 days. Read More