On July 25, 2019, the Governor of New York signed a law that would alter the way in which companies in New York could hold and secure the private information of its residents. Known as the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (The “SHIELD Act”), this new law expanded the definition of a […]
FCRA lawsuits have steadily risen each year for the past decade. In 2009, less than 1500 cases were filed against employers and/or CRA’s. Last year, over 4000 cases were filed prior to the end of last year. Due to their overall “sweeping” nature, many larger companies use in the processes with less individual care, FCRA […]
Since the start of the new year, employers in the state of Illinois have faced changes in the way that they navigate the pre-employment background check process through drug screening. Originally signed in June 2019 by Governor J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act has not taken into effect until this year. With […]
