Updated FCRA Summary of Consumer Rights Form: What Employers Need to Know
As previously reported , employers and consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) must use the new version of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Summary of Consumer Rights form beginning March 20, 2024. Read More
Cruise Company Accused of FCRA Violations
The Plaintiff - Dariu Kirk - applied for a position with ACL in March 2023 and shortly thereafter was offered the job. According to the complaint, securing the position was contingent on Plaintiff successfully passing the pre-employment background check process and drug test. ACL screened the Plaintiff with the support of their third party consumer reporting agency ("CRA"). A week after applying for the job, Plaintiff was informed that upon... Read More
Updates to the FCRA Summary of Consumer Rights Form Due to be Implemented by March 2024
On March 17, 2023, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a final rule requiring updates to Bureau and other federal agency contact information within the Fair Credit Reporting Agency (FCRA) Summary of Consumer Rights form. Read More
California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving FCRA
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted an employer's motion for summary judgment, rejecting the plaintiff's claims of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) violations. Read More
Auto Parts Retailer Settles in FCRA-Related Class Action Lawsuit
O'Reilly Auto Parts agreed to pay $950,000 to resolve FCRA violation claims that the company did not secure valid authorizations prior to conducting applicant background checks. Read More