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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
Reminder: Employers must begin using new Form I-9 by Sept. 18
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new form, dated 07/17/17, in July. Read More
E-Verify releases redesigned participation posters
Employers participating in E-Verify must replace their old participation posters with the updated versions. Read More
Walmart facing class-action suit over background checks
The retail giant is accused of failing to provide adequate notice that they would be procuring background checks on applicants and failed to secure proper authorization to obtain the checks. Read More
Court dismisses FCRA class action for failure to show concrete injury
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, quoting the Supreme Court’s decision in Spokeo v. Robins, affirmed the dismissal of an applicant’s class-action suit, finding that the plaintiff failed to show he suffered a concrete injury and thus lacked Article III standing. Read More