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New York City set to ban employers from asking about salary history
The New York City Council is expected to vote on and approve a bill that will prohibit all of the city’s private employers from asking job applicants about their salary histories. Read More
Judge tosses FCRA suit against food and beverage giant
A federal judge ruled that Mondelez Global’s online application violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s standalone disclosure requirement but the technical violation alone was insufficient for the plaintiff to establish standing. Read More
Court rules that sending copy of background check report satisfies FCRA requirement
A Pennsylvania district court found that an employer’s pre-adverse notification requirement only extends as far as sending the letter to the applicant and that confirming receipt of the letter is not considered part of the employer’s obligation. Read More
Rules and regulations published by the Los Angeles Department of Public Works clarify city’s “Ban the Box” terms and conditions
To prepare for the summer deadline, the department issued a guide to educate employers about the meaning of certain terms and aspects used in the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Read More
Settlement discussions continue for McDonald’s applicants in lawsuit over FCRA violations
The plaintiffs in a suit against a McDonald’s restaurant operator are requesting final approval for a settlement amount of $950,000. Read More