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It's time for Automated Adverse Action

It's time for Automated Adverse Action


Adverse action lawsuits have popped up often in the past two years, and yet because the instance of an adverse action issue arising is rare compared to the number of applicants processed, companies often neglect compliance in this key area.

Weekend Roundup: Home Depot changes its background checks

Weekend Roundup: Home Depot changes its background checks


Home Depot reached a $1.8 million settlement this week, and many people stand to benefit. In other news, Texas is experiencing difficulties due to the dropping gas prices. Some economists even speculate that a recession may be on the brink for the state. Top class actions:

Your online persona: the fight for accuracy

Your online persona: the fight for accuracy


This week, a case with potential ramifications for both businesses and consumers received important attention from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—the Bureau and the Office of the Solicitor General sent an amicus brief on behalf of the plaintiff in the case of Spokeo, Inc. v. Thomas Robins…

Fifty shades of applicants

Fifty shades of applicants


What you don’t know can hurt you. You could hire any of these people without a quality background screening service—Harvard did. Image: Listserve.com … James Hogue … Hogue defrauded Princeton and Harvard.

EEOC pursues case without a plaintiff: The weekend roundup

EEOC pursues case without a plaintiff: The weekend roundup


Last week, the FCRA urged the Supreme Court to pursue a case, despite the lack of actual damages. This week, the court continues an EEOC lawsuit against Rosebud restaurants, despite the lack of a plaintiff.

See you at HHCC Business Expo

See you at HHCC Business Expo


Today, we’ll be attending the HHCC Business Expo in Houston. If you’re at the event, drop by and see us. How can you find us? Look for “The Fifty Shades of Applicants” booth.

FCRA, EEOC, and the economy: The Weekend Roundup

FCRA, EEOC, and the economy: The Weekend Roundup


This week has seen several upsets—in the economy, in the courts, and in New York. We will keep you updated on the changes coming. JDSupra Business Adviser: CFPB Urges SCOTUS:

Businesses stand firm against EEOC, FCRA: Weekend Roundup

Businesses stand firm against EEOC, FCRA: Weekend Roundup


This week, the cases of compliance in the news were about companies winning against the EEOC and FCRA. As more companies become educated about what exactly is required for compliance, accurately assess their risk, and take the steps to mitigate that risk, this phenomena may become more common.

Electronic Wet Signature Technology plus Background Checks equals compliance!

Electronic Wet Signature Technology plus Background Checks equals compliance!


Image: Courtblog.imagesoftinc.com …   … Electronic Wet Signatures – What are they and how do they benefit you? You already use an electronic wet signature almost every day when you shop.

Watching regulation while looking to the future: Small business weekend roundup

Watching regulation while looking to the future: Small business weekend roundup


Small business owners, more than most, have to straddle the present and the future.

Compliance update: Pizza Hut's FCRA Lawsuit

Compliance update: Pizza Hut's FCRA Lawsuit


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…

What are civil searches…and should I do them?

What are civil searches…and should I do them?


Focus on Civil Searches, straight from the desk of Elisabeth Stover, the KRESS office manager and expert on finding the right record for the job.  … What exactly are civil searches? Are they worth the weight everyone seems to give them?

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