Archive for June 2015
Reminders for employers regarding Fair Credit Reporting Act compliance
More and more employers have fallen victim to lawsuits brought on by former applicants for violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a federal law that requires employers to take specific actions when conducting credit checks in order to allow job applicants a fair chance at the position for which they are applying. As a reminder,…
Read MoreCare.com background checks receive scrutiny after wrongful death lawsuit
wrongful death lawsuits against both the nanny and Care.com. The website allows caregivers to post information for free, and charges families a monthly subscription fee to access information about potential nannies, caregivers and babysitters. There are three levels of subscription: a $37 per month standard subscription; a “preferred” subscription for $59 per month that includes…
Read MoreDays after withdrawing from state, Uber, Kansas could reach compromise
Uber packed its bags and watched Kansas fade in its rearview mirror, the ride-sharing company and the state government have begun working toward a compromise that would allow Uber to resume operations in the state. Uber originally shut down its business in Kansas after an over-regulatory bill — which would have required the company to…
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