Court rules FCRA protections for consumer reports do not extend to independent contractors
The decision provides further insight for employers and background screening companies on background screening for independent contractors – an issue which has previously lacked clear guidance. Read More
Food services and facilities management company settles FCRA suit
Sodexo, Inc. agreed to settle a suit that alleged the company routinely violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by conducting investigative consumer reports without providing the proper disclosures. Read More
Class action brewing against coffee chain for FCRA violations
Starbucks was hit with a proposed class action alleging the coffeehouse chain takes adverse employment action against applicants based on the results of background checks without first providing them with a copy of their reports and a summary of rights, as required by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Read More
Ohio appeals court dismisses FCRA class action, cites Spokeo
Noting the ruling by the United States Supreme Court in Spokeo, the Court of Appeals of Ohio stated that plaintiffs in the case of Smith et al v. The Ohio State University pleaded no particularized injury-in-fact and thus lacked standing to pursue their claims. Read More
Eighth Circuit Holds Plaintiff Lacks Standing for Alleged Violations of the FCRA's Authorization and Disclosure Requirement
BY ROD M. FLIEGEL AND JULIE A. STOCKTON ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 This article was originally published on Littler Mendelson's website. Click here to read the original article . Read More