The FTC Staff Report on "40 Years of Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act" Illuminates Areas of Potential Class Action Exposure for Employers

In July 2011, the Federal Trade Commission released a comprehensive Staff Report discussing "40 Years of Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act." Employers that use background reports for employment purposes can mitigate litigation risks by familiarizing themselves with the Staff Report, including the risk of class action claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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