Beware of Background Check Bandits >

People are applying for jobs to find out if employers are compliant with background check laws and then suing those who are not compliant.

Job Search Site To Help Those With Criminal Records Find Employment >

Job search website Glassdoor announced that it has “doubled down on its commitment to giving those with a criminal record a fair chance” by updating its Terms of Use to prevent employers from posting jobs that violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) Enforcement Guidance on the use of criminal records of applicants by employers in employment decisions.

Same Name and Date of Birth Lead to “False Positive” Background Check >

A Maryland man says his “life is turned upside down because he shares a name and birthdate with a felon” who shows up on his background check report.

FCRA Lawsuits Keep Rising >

Consumer lawsuits filed under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) increased by nearly 60 percent in September 2017 over the previous month.