Target to Review Screening Policies in Wake of Claims of Bias

In early April 2018, retail giant Target agreed to revisit its…
employment background screening, NAPBS, ban the box, Fair Chance Act, New York

NAPBS and NYCCHR Clash Over Interpretation

“All meanings, we know, depend on the key of interpretation.” -George…
employment background screening, California, ban the box

California Facing New Employment Laws in 2018

There are a number of new employment laws going into effect for…
employment background screening, credit checks, legislation

New Legislation to Restrict Use of Credit Information in Employment Screening

In the wake of one of the largest data breaches in history, legislation…
employment background screening; fair credit reporting act; FCRA; applicant rights; litigation

Seeing Double Has Avis in Trouble

Auto rental company Avis is the latest in a long line of companies…
employment background screening, ban the box, legislation

The State of Ban the Box

 On April 27, 2017, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed Senate…
employment background screening, Uber, Lyft

Massachusetts Rejects More Than 8,000 Uber, Lyft Drivers

Once again, rideshare company Uber is back in the public eye,…
employment background screening, FCRA, lawsuit, Starbucks

Starbucks in Hot Water Over Background Checks?

America’s favorite coffee house may be in hot water over recent…
employment background screening, drug testing, marijuana legalization

The State of Marijuana

The only thing bigger than Presidential nominees Clinton and…