Sometimes Less Is More: Background Check Disclosures Can Go Too Far and Lead to FCRA Violations
Sep 16th 2021 by Fisher Phillips @ www.jdspura.com
Under federal law, an employer that conducts a background check for an applicant or employee must first provide written notice, also known as a disclosure, to that individual – but recent court decisions demonstrate how ill-advised attempts to provide that disclosure can lead to legal exposure. What have been the most common errors made by employers in this regard, and what can you do to avoid these pitfalls?
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