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OOIDA Backs Bill Limiting Background Check Costs

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is supporting federal legislation aimed at reducing the cost and duplication of background checks required for truck drivers. The bill would encourage federal agencies to coordinate their screening processes, so drivers do not have to repeatedly pay for similar checks when working with different agencies. OOIDA President Jim Johnston […]

FMCSA Plans Changes in Pre-Employment Screening Data

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans updates to pre-employment screening data requirements for truck drivers. Proposed changes would standardize and expand the information carriers must review from previous employers, including safety records and drug and alcohol testing history, to ensure drivers meet federal safety standards. FMCSA aims to reduce accidents and improve compliance […]

N.J. Lawmakers Renew Push for Youth Sports Background Checks After Sex Offender Flaws Exposed

New Jersey lawmakers are renewing efforts to require stricter background checks for youth sports coaches after investigations revealed gaps that allowed some offenders to work with children. Reports found that over 100 coaches and sports staff in the state have faced sex-crime accusations since 2015, and many were not flagged by existing screening systems. Legislators […]

Job Applicant Sues Perfetti Van Melle Over Background Check Process

A job applicant has filed a class-action lawsuit against Perfetti Van Melle, alleging it improperly rescinded his job offer after a background check. The suit claims the company violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to give the applicant a reasonable chance to review and dispute the report before withdrawing the offer. It also […]

Pennsylvania Employers Can’t Use Criminal History Information Volunteered by Job Applicants in Making Hiring Decisions, According to Recent Third Circuit Decision

A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit clarified Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). The court held that employers cannot lawfully use criminal history information voluntarily disclosed by job applicants when making hiring decisions unless the conviction relates to job suitability under CHRIA. Information volunteered by applicants is […]

Consumer Justice Law Firm Wins $680,000 Jury Verdict for Uber Driver Harmed by SambaSafety Background Check Errors

A federal jury awarded $680,000 to Alaska-based Uber driver Tamia Cornelius after finding that background-check company SambaSafety provided inaccurate information that caused Uber to deactivate her account. The report falsely stated her driver’s license had been withdrawn, and the company failed to properly reinvestigate after she disputed the error twice. The lawsuit argued the actions […]

Rep. Andrea White Champions Effort to Align, Modernize Background Check Process in Ohio

State Representative Andrea White of Ohio announced new legislation aimed at modernizing and aligning the state’s criminal background check process by improving how fingerprints and case outcomes are reported to the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI). The bill would require electronic transmission of records, standardize reporting requirements across courts and law enforcement, streamline mental health […]

Applicant Sues Allied Universal for Pulling Offer Over Flawed Background Check

A job applicant is suing Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations after the company rescinded his job offer because a background check falsely reported he’d pled guilty to a violent crime and been charged with possessing a machine gun—neither true. The lawsuit claims Allied Universal never provided him with the report before withdrawing the offer, violating […]

Lawsuit Alleges Fireflies.AI Corp. Illegally Collects Biometric Data from Virtual Meetings

A federal lawsuit in Illinois alleges Fireflies.AI Corp. illegally collects and stores biometric voice data from virtual meeting participants without their knowledge or consent, even for people who never signed up for the service. The complaint claims the AI tool creates and retains unique voiceprints in violation of Illinois’ strict Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) […]

Understanding the Differences Between State and Federal Criminal Jurisdictions

Authored by: Involgo

This white paper provides a comprehensive comparison of state and federal criminal justice systems in the United States, specifically examining the differences in how charges, dispositions, and sentencing are defined and handled. The paper is intended for legal professionals, HR and Trust & Safety leaders, and background screening experts who require a […]