EEOC Lawsuits Increase by More Than 50% in Fiscal Year 2023
November 1, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new data concerning the 2023 fiscal year. It shows that the agency has significantly increased its...
The EEOC Welcomes New Commissioner to Office
August 25, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently received a new Commissioner. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels, and fellow Commissioners Keith...
EEOC Settles Case Concerning Discrimination by AI Recruiting Software
August 22, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently settled a lawsuit against a major online tutoring company. As a result, the company must pay...
Court Rejects Summary Judgement for Debt Furnisher in Case Alleging Double Reporting of Debt
April 1, 2023
A federal district court based in Illinois has denied a motion for summary judgment by a creditor. This case concerns the Fair Credit Reporting...
EEOC Releases Annual Performance Report for Fiscal Year 2022
March 28, 2023
The United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Performance Report (APR). The EEOC enforces federal laws...
EEOC Hearing Focuses on Potential Discrimination by AI Systems in Hiring
February 17, 2023
AI technology can make work more efficient and more manageable. However, businesses must ensure that AI does not accidentally discriminate against anyone....
The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry
The real estate industry is an integral part of communities. The workers in this industry help many people, assisting with personal and financial information as part...
Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here?
In most states, legislators have enacted “ban-the-box” type laws. These laws prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until later in the hiring process. It also...
Jury Rules in Favor of CRA in Case Concerning Accuracy of a Consumer Report
A federal jury in Florida recently favored a credit reporting agency (CRA) accused of failing to employ reasonable procedures to ensure consumer reports’ accuracy....
Top 5 Red Flags Found in Online Employee Background Checks
The primary purpose of running a background check on a new hire is to protect your company assets, current employees, and customers. Therefore, confirming that someone is who they say they...