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February 2, 2012
Employers Face Class Action Lawsuits for Online Applications in Violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act
In a response to a lack of communication during the online application process, the National Law Forum reports that an increasing number of job seekers are suing employers who are in violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). In a recent class action lawsuit against K-Mart, prosecutors say that the online applications that they filled out for positions at
You Ask, We Answer
Each week we will be answering common questions we get on background checks, drug testing and other HR industry practices. Got a question? Ask us at info@FirstContactHR.com Question #3: Why do I need a “background screening” firm? Isn’t most information about a person’s background online? Contrary to popular opinion, criminal and other searches are not
You Ask, We Answer
Question #2: What does the Fair Credit Reporting Act have to do with a criminal background search? The FCRA governs all background searches, not just credit reports. The Act defines permissible purposes, how the information is handled, what procedures and documentation must be followed, and even defines the procedures for when an applicant is denied
July 22, 2011
Steps for Employers on complying with the FCRA when Conducting Internet Background Checks
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently gave an official thumbs up for the use of Internet background checks on job applicants from search engines and social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. However, conducting Internet background checks comes with some risks. Employers and service providers utilizing Internet background checks must comply with the Fair