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Washington Supreme Court Upholds Seattle’s First-Come, First-Served Law for Renters

Washington Supreme Court Upholds Seattle’s First-Come, First-Served Law for Renters

Nov 27, 2019 | Tenant Background Checks

The Washington Supreme Court recently upheld Seattle’s “first come, first served” rental law requiring Seattle landlords to rent to the first qualified person to apply to a listing. In doing so, the Supreme Court overruled a lower trial court, which had struck it down...
Puerto Rico Limits Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions

Puerto Rico Limits Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions

Nov 25, 2019 | Background Checks

Effectively immediately:  An Act to Protect Employee’s Credit Information prohibits employers from refusing to hire, dismissing, or otherwise discriminating against an employee or applicant because of information contained in his or her credit report.  Additionally,...
Salary History – What’s That? Where We’ve Been in 2019; Where We’re Going in 2020

Salary History – What’s That? Where We’ve Been in 2019; Where We’re Going in 2020

Nov 21, 2019 | Salary History Ban

The legislative trend banning salary history questions is clearly not going anywhere. In fact, it is quite the opposite. At times, it seems nearly as if it’s an epidemic spreading throughout the country. Through the passage of various state and local laws, an...
In a Rare Employer Win – California Court Sides against Applicant in FCRA Dispute

In a Rare Employer Win – California Court Sides against Applicant in FCRA Dispute

Nov 18, 2019 | Fair Credit Reporting Act

While employers generally get nervous (and with good reason) regarding FCRA class action lawsuits, there is now a decision, and out of California, no less, in their favor.  In Culberson v. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, the California Court of Appeals affirmed summary...

FTC Charges Nevada Company Over EU-U.S. Privacy Shield

Nov 15, 2019 | EU-US Privacy Shield

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently sued RagingWire Data Centers, Inc., a Nevada data storage services company based on allegations that it misled consumers about its participation in the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield framework. According to the FTC, “The EU-U.S....
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