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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
Suit claims electric utility provider denies jobs to those with bad credit
A class-action suit filed against Commonwealth Edison – commonly known as ComEd – alleges that the utility company denies jobs to applicants who have poor credit histories in violation of the Illinois Employee Credit Privacy Act. Read More
U.S. workers testing positive for illicit drugs at highest rate in 12 years
According to a report from Quest Diagnostics – one of the largest independent diagnostic service providers – the share of U.S. workers testing positive for illicit drug use has reached its highest level in 12 years. Read More
Rhode Island law prohibits employers from requesting tax documents from applicants
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
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