Home Improvement Retailer Accused of FCRA Violations
On February 3, 2022 a class action suit was filed against Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Lowe's), alleging the company improperly used the content of consumer reports in making employment decisions Read More
Mattress Manufacturer Accused of Hiring Violations
The class action claim filed in January, 2022 against Tempur-Sealy alleges violations of both state and federal statues regarding disclosure and consent authorization forms. Read More
Clients Conducting International Checks Must Ensure Disclosure and Authorization Forms are FCRA Compliant
Several international-based vendors have recently communicated that they will be rejecting disclosure and authorization forms that are not clearly separated, as required under the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA"). Read More
Court Rules in Favor of Employer in Case Involving Alleged FCRA Violations
The California Court of Appeal found in favor of the employer, stating that the plaintiff failed to prove he had suffered any actual harm as a result of alleged FCRA violations. Read More
Cannabis Company Reaches Class Action Settlement
Trulieve, a leading medical cannabis company in Florida, settled with a class of employees and applicants who alleged that the company had violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Read More