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Employers Paid Out $174M to Resolve Background Check Lawsuits

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A new compilation of court records finds that over the past decade employers have paid out over $174 million to resolve class-action lawsuits alleging that they violated federal rules governing the use of background-check reports on job applicants. Related : Why FCRA Standards and Processes Matter for Employers. million).

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Fair Chance Hiring and Criminal Background Checks

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As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased diversity.

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Fair Chance Hiring Practices

Sterling Check

As companies begin to scrutinize their hiring processes to eliminate bias and increase equity, the question of criminal background checks is often part of the conversation. Understanding these laws can help organizations to continue to conduct criminal background screening and still achieve goals of increased equity and diversity.

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Disability Discrimination: I Can See Clearly Now, My Job Is Gone

HR Daily Advisor

Background. The MITRE Corporation is a nonprofit research and development organization that provides services to the federal government. In 2010, because he was having difficulty using his 22-inch computer monitor, he sent a message to an employee in the property department requesting a larger screen. Court’s Decision.

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Campus Prevention Network Legal Brief

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This Brief is approved for external distribution, but the information is not intended as legal advice. Please consult with legal counsel to ensure your institution’s compliance with applicable legal requirements. Legislation. Two of the four lawsuits challenging the 2020 Title IX regulations were recently dismissed.