News & Analysis as of August 2, 2025

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

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Discrimination is prejudicial treatment related to (or inappropriate consideration of) an individual's actual or perceived membership in a particular class, group or category, such as an individual's... more +

Key Takeaways - Terminating the Problem Employee

Amundsen Davis LLC on 7/23/2025

In our recent webcast, “Terminating the Problem Employee," the Labor & Employment team shared key considerations for employers looking to terminate a “problem employee” while avoiding controversy and litigation. Below are our...more

Philadelphia Enacts Amendments to and Expands Coverage of its Background Screening Ordinances

Littler on 1/27/2021

For years, Philadelphia has maintained ordinances substantially restricting employers’ use of criminal record and credit histories in employment screening. These regulations are in addition to, not in lieu of, the federal...more

California Further Limits Use of Criminal Background Information

Proskauer - California Employment Law on 3/7/2017

California’s Fair Employment and Housing Council (“FEHC”) has finalized new regulations further limiting employers’ ability to consider criminal history when making employment decisions. The new FEHC regulations, which are...more

Nevada Imposes Restrictions On The Use Of Credit Reports In Employment Decisions

Fisher Phillips on 6/19/2013

Employers frequently use credit reports (sometimes referred to as “consumer reports”) as a tool in determining whether to hire, promote or retain an employee. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), a federal law, allows an...more

Is Your Criminal Screening Process Compliant?

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 5/31/2013

An employer’s reluctance in hiring an applicant with a criminal history is understandable and sensible. Employers have an obligation to ensure a safe workplace, can be fined for failing to enact safeguards against workplace...more

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