The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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Target settles proposed class action over background check policy for more than $3M
The suit, which includes an estimated 41,000 class members, claimed the retail giant illegally disqualified applicants who were convicted of certain misdemeanor or felony crimes or who they believed inaccurately described their criminal convictions. Read More
Michigan bans “Ban the Box” laws and salary history bans
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed a bill that forbids local governments from limiting the questions businesses can ask during job interviews, bucking the trend of states and municipalities to implement "Ban the Box" policies or laws prohibiting employers from asking applicants about their salary histories. 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
California's FEHC issues proposed regulations for new "Ban the Box" law
The California Fair Employment and Housing Council (FEHC) proposed two regulations to implement provisions of Assembly Bill 1008 and the Senate Bill 63. Read More
Credit bureaus announce removal of all tax liens from consumer credit reports
The three nationwide credit bureaus – TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax – are making changes to their reporting of public record data in consumer credit reports. Read More