EEOC cannot enforce background check guidance against Texas, federal judge rules
The guidance recommends that employers carefully consider criminal records when making hiring decisions, including that employers conduct an “individualized assessment” before making an employment decision based on an applicant’s criminal history. Read More
Furniture Retailer Agrees to Revise Background Check Policy, Reinforcing Importance of Complying with EEOC Enforcement Guidance
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and Rooms To Go, a large furniture retailer, have reached a voluntary conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of race discrimination raised as a result of the company's background screening policies. Read More
Columbia, South Carolina Limits Inquiries About Applicants' Criminal and Salary Histories
By Molly Shah and William Simmons on October 3, 2019 Read More
Fifth Circuit Deals a Blow to EEOC's Criminal Record Guidance
BY ROD M. FLIEGEL and MOLLY M. SHAH ON AUGUST 6, 2019 Read More
Dollar General Reaches Settlement with the EEOC in Years-Long Background Check Bias Suit
By Rod Fliegel and Molly Shah on November 1, 2019 Read More