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How to Ensure Accuracy in Employee Background Screening

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The accuracy of criminal records used in employment screening has become a major issue for both employers and employment background screening providers (legally known as consumer reporting agencies (CRAs)) in Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related litigation. A recent complaint (Buckley v. Uber Technologies, Inc.

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History of Background Checks

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What do you know about the history of background checks? Here is a brief history of employment background checks that should give an idea of why it is such an important exercise from the employer’s perspective. History of background checks is often overlooked. The emergence of Negligent Hiring Laws.

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AmericanChecked

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AmericanChecked is a background screening company that provides comprehensive employment screening solutions for organizations of all sizes. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One of the standout features of AmericanChecked is their commitment to customer service.

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Illinois Equal Pay Act To Require Employer Pay Data Reporting

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First, SB 1480 amends Illinois’ Equal Pay Act of 2003 to require certain employers to obtain an “Equal Pay Registration Certificate”. Importantly, SB 1480 provides Illinois regulators with the broad power to audit a business to ensure compliance with the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The Equal Pay Registration Certificate.

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Illinois Equal Pay Act To Require Employer Pay Data Reporting

Trusaic

First, SB 1480 amends Illinois’ Equal Pay Act of 2003 to require certain employers to obtain an “Equal Pay Registration Certificate”. Importantly, SB 1480 provides Illinois regulators with the broad power to audit a business to ensure compliance with the Equal Pay Act of 2003. The Equal Pay Registration Certificate.

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How Can the Improper Use of Background Checks Could Get You Sued?

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The class action was brought against the company under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. another staffing firm – was slapped with a similar class action lawsuit for improper criminal background checks.

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Staffing Companies Beware: Improper Use Of Background Checks Could Get You Sued

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

The class action was brought against the company under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The company was accused of wrongly using background checks when making hiring decisions. What most people didn’t realise is the fact that Staff Management isn’t the first staffing company to face an FCRA class action.