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Brooklyn arena used “flawed and discriminatory” background check practices, suit says
A suit filed in federal court in the Eastern District of New York alleges that Brooklyn Events Center, LLC – the owner/operator of Brooklyn’s Barclays Center – unlawfully denies employment to applicants with criminal records without providing them with information regarding their denial of employment. Read More
Home Depot accused of running unauthorized background checks
A proposed class-action suit filed in California federal court claims the home improvement retailer included an unlawful liability waiver on its background check authorization forms. Read More
New Arkansas law to require employers to provide copies of background checks to applicants and employees upon request
The law will go into effect on Aug. 4, 2017. Read More
Updated E-Verify User Manual released
The revised manual includes the most current system enhancements and policy updates, as well as a new look and feel for more user-friendly navigation. Read More
Convenience store chain inconveniences applicants with illegal background checks, suit claims
Mapco Express allegedly failed to provide applicants with copies of their background checks prior to taking adverse action against them, denying them the opportunity to explain or dispute the information contained in the report. Read More