Proposed class action filed against timeshare company
Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. allegedly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by failing to adequately disclose and obtain authorization to conduct background checks on employees. Read More
Settlement discussions continue for McDonald’s applicants in lawsuit over FCRA violations
The plaintiffs in a suit against a McDonald’s restaurant operator are requesting final approval for a settlement amount of $950,000. Read More
Class action claims Pepsi’s background checks violate FCRA
A subsidiary of PepsiCo Inc. allegedly conducted background checks on its employees without providing them with the proper notifications required under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More
Court rules inadequate background check disclosure form does not render authorization invalid
Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, employers must both provide a proper disclosure and obtain the authorization in order to conduct a background check on a prospective employee. A court recently rejected an argument that if an employer’s disclosure is inadequate then the authorization would too be invalid. Read More
Rental car company to settle background check suit for $2.7M
Avis Budget Group reached an agreement to settle a class-action suit claiming the company improperly acquired and used background checks to reject job applicants. Read More