Month: June 2024

Walgreens Settles FCRA Class Action Lawsuit

Walgreens has agreed to settle a case alleging that the national drugstore chain violated the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by sending a disposition email—a message notifying job applicants that they were disqualified from employment based on the results of their background check—too soon after the applicants received a…
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Right on Cue—The EEOC Sues an Employer

In last month’s blog, we outlined the EEOC’s subject matter priorities for Fiscal Years 2024-2028. Specifically, we discussed two areas within Recruitment and Hiring. Eliminating Barriers in Recruitment and Hiring The EEOC will focus on recruitment and hiring practices and policies that discriminate on any basis unlawful under the statutes…
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