The PepsiCo FCRA lawsuit is a win for employee rights advocates everywhere. This class action lawsuit is an important example of holding companies accountable for violations of the law in their hiring/employment practices. What Happened? A subsidiary of PepsiCo, the global food, and beverage giant, has agreed to pay $1.2 million for violating the Fair […]
What Is the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
When making a hiring decision, it’s standard practice for employers to consider the information they’ve received from an employee background check. The information in these reports can be quite sensitive, and under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 U.S.C. § 1681) (“FCRA”), employers are required to adhere to stringent employee notification rules to comply with […]
What the Fair Credit Reporting Act Means for You
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) protects consumers’ and employees’ rights but few people outside of the legal profession understand what it means for them. The FCRA not only stipulates rights about credit reports but it also grants consumers and employees the ability to seek damages if their rights have been violated. Fair Credit Reporting […]
