May 4, 2021
Federal Developments CFPB Acting Director Uejio And FTC Acting Chairwoman Slaughter Issue Joint Statement On Preventing Illegal EvictionsOn March 29, 2021, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Dave Uejio and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Acting Chairwoman Rebecca Slaughter issued a joint statement regarding their agencies’ work to stop illegal evictions and protect American consumers facing economic […]
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Courts continue to uphold the rights of Plaintiffs regarding FCRA violation claims. Validity’s compliance team is here for you. If you would like us to review your current job application language or your FCRA Disclosure and Authorization documents, feel free to send them to info@validityscreening.com. We will return your documents with compliance considerations so that […]
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May 4, 2021
Seems that every week, a new ATS/HRIS platform enters the employment software space. In turn, employers now have hundreds of payroll software providers to their avail. At Validity, we stick to what we know. Ask us about ERISA or income tax rates for various states, we’ll kindly pass. What we do know, however, is how […]
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May 4, 2021
The inclusion of “Release of Liability Waivers” on job applications has become en vogue. The problem, however, is that the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in January 2021 that such language is a willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The FCRA requires that the disclosure document consists “solely” of the disclosure. […]
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April 1, 2021
Federal Developments Lawmakers Introduce National ‘Ban-The-Box’ BillNew legislation would encourage states to implement “ban-the-box” policies that prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history before an offer of employment is made. Reps. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., and David Trone, D-Md., introduced the Workforce Justice Act on March 3. It would give states three years […]
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March 11, 2021
When you think of common names, John Smith, Michael Miller, and Sarah Johnson are probably at the top of the list. However, you might be shocked to learn that a “common name” is any name matching five or more subjects and Validity’s research team will be the first to tell you, that’s a daily occurrence. […]
Read More »March 1, 2021
Federal Developments CDC Expands Guidance On Informed Consent To Support Workplace SARS-CoV-2 TestingAs employers continue to grapple with a safe return to the workplace, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance for businesses and employers on SARS-CoV-2 testing of employees, as part of a more comprehensive approach to reducing transmission of the virus in […]
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February 23, 2021
Last year, additional requirements were placed on employers that have DOT covered drivers as it relates to Drug & Alcohol Testing.
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January 29, 2021
Federal Developments EEOC Updates Guidance On COVID Vaccines: Mandatory Vaccinations Permitted, With Some ExceptionsOn December 16, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 Technical Assistance Questions and Answers to include information about COVID-19 vaccinations. This has been a hot topic for employers because of the recent emergency use authorization by the Food […]
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November 12, 2020
In every state where marijuana legalization was on the ballot this past week – it won. In Arizona, Montana, and New Jersey—where medicinal use is already permitted—voters approved recreational use. Mississippi voters decided to legalize medical marijuana in the state, and South Dakota voters decided to legalize both recreational and medical use. Additionally, in Oregon […]
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