Sprint settles suit over background check authorization forms
The telecommunications company reached a settlement over accusations it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by requiring applicants to sign a background check authorization form that included “a vast and limitless release of information.” Read More
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of previous FCRA ruling
The appeal sought review of the highly disputed issue of whether/ when statutory violations of the FCRA allow workers to sue businesses under the high court’s previous Spokeo decision. 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
Burger chain grilled over background check practices
Five Guys is facing a potential class-action lawsuit from a former employee who claims several of the company’s background check practices violate the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and California state laws. Read More
Plaintiffs file motion to oppose dismissal of proposed FCRA class action against Petco
The plaintiff’s motion states that Petco hid its disclosure regarding the procurement of consumer reports among “reams of extraneous information beyond the required consumer report disclosure,” in violation of the FCRA’s “stand-alone” requirement. Read More