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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Lyft obtains dismissal of FCRA class action
In another victory for employers under Spokeo, Lyft, the ride-sharing service, recently obtained dismissal of a putative class alleging that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) when obtaining background checks on its drivers. Read More
Indiana requires a new “expanded child protection index check” on school personnel and contractors
Pursuant to a recent amendment to Indiana law ( House Enrolled Act 1005 ), individuals that begin employment on or after July 1, 2016, with Indiana schools and are likely to have direct, ongoing contact with children within the scope of their employment are required to undergo an “Expanded Child Protection Index Check.” Read More
November deadline set for USCIS to publish new Form I-9
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that its newly-approved revised Form I-9 must be published by Nov. 22, 2016. Read More
U.S. workers testing positive for illicit drugs at record rates
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 a decade. Read More
Congresswoman to introduce bill to ban pre-employment salary inquiries
The bill would prohibit employers from asking applicants for their salary history before making a job or salary offer. Read More