Philadelphia regional transportation authority sued over background checks
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), the nation’s sixth-largest public transportation system, has been accused of violating federal and state employment laws after it turned away an applicant over a 20-year-old drug conviction. Read More
Driver files class action against trucking company over alleged violations of the FCRA
A class-action lawsuit was filed against CPC Logistics alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act after the company failed to notify an applicant of information uncovered on a DAC report prior to taking adverse action against him. Read More
Lawsuit filed against Chipotle for FCRA violations
The popular chain restaurant is being sued after allegations that it failed to provide the plaintiff with a copy of his consumer report after making adverse decisions regarding his employment based on information found in his criminal background check. Read More
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
Walmart facing class-action suit over background checks
The retail giant is accused of failing to provide adequate notice that they would be procuring background checks on applicants and failed to secure proper authorization to obtain the checks. Read More