by Michael Wenger | Nov 7, 2018 | Blog
Social Media screening is a rising trend for both employers and landlords. The information easily accessible on social media platforms can provide a detailed assessment of an applicant including lifestyle, employment history, the company people keep and more. It can...
by Michael Wenger | Oct 12, 2018 | Blog
When the Statute of Limitations Rules. Now you may be wondering, what is the Statute of Limitations and how does it apply to me? The Statute of Limitations under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides a limited amount of time that a plaintiff may file an FCRA...
by Michael Wenger | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
Wednesday morning, January 10, 2018. U.S. Immigration agents descended on close to a hundred 7-Eleven locations across the country demanding paperwork and arresting unauthorized workers. In total, twenty-one illegal workers were arrested. The Trump administration...
by Michael Wenger | Jan 12, 2018 | Blog
With FCRA lawsuit filings on the rise, it’s nice to know that there are some FCRA suits against employers that can be overcome. Moore v. Rite Aid Headquarters Corp. is such a case. Moore applied for employment with Rite Aid and, as part of the application...
by Michael Wenger | Dec 22, 2017 | Blog
The Fair Chance Act makes it illegal for most employers in New York City to ask a job applicant about criminal history before making a job offer. Ads, applications, and interview questions cannot mention or inquire about an applicant’s criminal record. The...
by Michael Wenger | Nov 17, 2017 | Blog
If your company gets background information on prospective employees, it’s likely you’re covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Before you get a background screening report, the law requires that you make certain disclosures and get a prospective employee’s...
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