Posts Tagged ‘adverse action’
3 Biggest Compliance Hurdles for Small Businesses
We’ve seen many large businesses paying huge FCRA settlements but small businesses can be caught in costly background check compliance traps as well.
Read MoreStarbucks hit with multiple FCRA lawsuits after failing to follow adverse action requirements
While most people are talking about a Starbucks cup left in a recent Game of Thrones scene, business owners should be more concerned with the FCRA violations Starbucks is finding itself left with in an upcoming class action lawsuit. According to National Law Review the coffee giant is finding itself facing a class action lawsuit…
Read MoreAdverse Action Compliance Update
We’ve updated our Adverse Action Notification in an ongoing compliance integration effort. Compliance improvements protect applicant rights, while saving your company from avoidable legal issues. Previously, there were two document options that have been removed: Step #3-A: Final Adverse Action – Employment Denial Step #3-B: Final Adverse Action – Rescinding the Offer These are now…
Read MoreAdverse Action Procedures Should be Followed Even if the Background Check is Accurate
A recent case reported by Troutman Sanders involved Jerome Ratliff, Jr. a potential employee of A&R Logistics who filed a suit alleging an FCRA violation after they were denied employment. The plaintiff’s complaint alleged the company did not follow proper adverse action procedures. In this case the background check was accurate, but the company failed…
Read MoreWhat do I do if the background report I just got makes me not want to hire a candidate?
Whenever a negative report comes in it can stir a lot of mixed feelings, especially if the information in that report makes you consider not hiring. Before you decide, before you contact the candidate, before you tell your hiring manager to give them a call and definitely before you draft a rejection letter you need…
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