Tag Archive for: FCRA

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Dollar General and Panera Bread Hit With Background Check Lawsuit

It seems that even major employers can't avoid the glaring scrutiny that comes down on them due to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This law protects the rights and interests of potential hires. ...
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FCRA Compliance And Why It Is Paramount In Any Employer's Screening Process

FCRA Compliance: Background Screenings Have Rules

Conducting a background screening is something that prospective employers can do. However, there are rules that they must abide by. One of the sets of rules that they have to stick to is the Fair Cred...
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Corporations Facing Legal Action Over FRCA Non-compliant Screening Practices

Dollar General, Whole Foods, and Michaels all found out what the inside of a federal courtroom looks like due to their process of screening job applicants. These companies have allegedly violated the ...
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The Critical Role of Employment Background Checks

As an employer, you need to ensure the safety and integrity of your workforce. Your business success depends on it. Running a background check on every employee you hire is a great way to assemble a t...
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What to Consider When Choosing a Background Check Provider

When selecting a background check provider, there are several factors to consider to ensure that you are getting the best service for your business needs. These factors include: Accuracy and reliabil...
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The Importance of FCRA Compliance for Employment Screening

Maintaining compliance with FCRA standards while pursuing employment screening is essential for employers. If you were to ignore consumer laws, even accidentally, you would open yourself up to a very ...
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The Importance of FCRA Background Checks

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was passed in 1970 to require accuracy, fairness, and privacy when it comes to background checks. The FCRA acts as a third party between businesses and consumer re...
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Background Checks According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Background Checks According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Most companies find themselves neck-deep in multimillion dollars settlements for simply violating procedural requirements of the FCRA. Are you an employer conducting background checks? Then you need t...
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FCRA Compliance in the Context of Affirmative Action and Background Checks

FCRA Compliance in the Context of Affirmative Action and Background Checks

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law that requires fairness, accuracy, and privacy, asserts that background checks must include credit reports. If a company breaks this act, it has to p...
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How TruDiligence Ensures FCRA Compliance for Your Background Checks

How TruDiligence Ensures FCRA Compliance for Your Background Checks

If you're in the market for a new employee, you'll want to ensure that you comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). This act sets the standards for employers' use of credit reports and other ...
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FCRA and Background Checks – What You Need to Know

FCRA and Background Checks – What You Need to Know

What's the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) got to do with background checks? The FCRA is a federal law requiring background screening providers to meet specific requirements before providing you wi...
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TruDiligence: FCRA Compliance With Background Checks

TruDiligence: FCRA Compliance With Background Checks

Do you know what the Fair Credit Reporting Act is? If not, you should. The FCRA regulates the use of credit reports, background checks, and other consumer information by employers. This act is in plac...
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