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In the last month, employers have been top of mind for the courts, including the Supreme Court. The legislatures have been no different, focused on bringing mandates such as increased minimum wage and the nuances of the FCRA into law. But, which cases do you need to know about?

The lawsuit filed against Pizza Hut by the FCRA last month is similar to the ones filed against Michael’s earlier this year and Whole Foods in 2014. The background check disclosure in the application process was not absolutely pristine…

Right now, many business owners and HR professionals are asking the same question: What happened to Whole Foods, and how does it affect me? The Case … On Feb. 7, Whole Foods was sued in a class-action lawsuit that alleged their hiring practices violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

One state legislature has now taken note of the Hobson’s choice referred to in the district court’s opinion on the EEOC suit against the Freeman Companies this August.

Overcoming unfair barriers to employment is one of the current strategic enforcement priorities of the EEOC. The commission says it wants to further educate the public and the employer community on the appropriate use of conviction records.

Leaving More Questions Than Answers, the Decision on DOMA Affects Many Employers … On June 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision regarding same-sex marriage.