The Fair Credit Report Act (FCRA) has specific requirements concerning disclosure and authorization forms prior to screening prospective employees. Failing to follow the criteria can lead to litigation.

We’ve posted several times about the constantly developing ban the box laws being implemented across the country. Over half of the states have passed some sort of ban the box law, and multiple county, city, and municipalities have enacted their own legislation, making it difficult for employers to ensure compliance with overlapping laws.

Our partner, Quest Diagnostics, recently posted about the constantly changing legislation surrounding marijuana. It is an insightful article about the differences between medical and recreational use and highlights some of the legal nuances among different states.

The City and County of San Francisco, Office of Labor Standards Enforcement outlined key updates to the Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) on their website. The updates require employers to follow strict rules regarding applicant and employee arrest and conviction records, and covers employers, city contractors, subcontractors, and leaseholders.

On May 24, 2018 Congress enacted S.2155 - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. The law expands consumer rights when they feel they have been, or are about to become, a victim of fraud or identity theft.