Employers routinely conduct background checks on employees and job applicants. The reasons for doing so vary greatly, including screening applicants’ credentials, checking criminal history information, and complying with screening requirements for certain jobs. For example, many states require background checks for individuals who work with children, the elderly, or the disabled. What
How Do I Obtain My Credit Report From Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion?
Why should you view your credit report? There are many reasons. First, it’s a good idea to routinely check what information is in your credit files with the Big Three (Equifax, Experian and Trans Union). This allows you to verify that the information in your credit files is accurate. Second, if you suspect
Weiner & Sand Files FCRA Action Against Resident Verify, LLC
On March 21, 2018, Weiner & Sand LLC, on behalf of its client Angelia Dukes, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Resident Verify, LLC. According to the lawsuit, Resident Verify, LLC violated Sections 1681c, 1681e(a), and 1681e(b) of the Fair Credit Reporting
Weiner & Sand LLC Files FCRA Lawsuit Against Trans Union
On March 19, 2018, Weiner & Sand LLC, on behalf of its client Morgan Dopson, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia against Trans Union, LLC. According to the lawsuit, Trans Union violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act when it mixed information in Ms. Dopson’s
The Weiner Law Firm Files FCRA Action Against Cole Systems Group
On March 16, 2018, The Weiner Law Firm LLC, on behalf of its client Michael Miner, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against consumer reporting agency Cole Systems Group. According to the lawsuit, Cole Systems Group violated Sections 1681e(b) and 1681k of the
The Weiner Law Firm Files FMLA Action Against The Longstreet Clinic
On January 18, 2018, The Weiner Law Firm LLC, on behalf of its client Robbie Smallwood, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against The Longstreet Clinic. According to the lawsuit, The Longstreet Clinic violated the Family and Medical Leave Act when it discharged her
Weiner & Sand Files FLSA Action Against Gem Shopping Network, Inc.
On May 3, 2018, Weiner & Sand LLC, on behalf of its client George David Burks II, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against Gem Shopping Network, Inc. According to the lawsuit, Gem Shopping Network violated the Fair Labor Standards Act when it
I Lost a Job Because of Something In a Background Report, What Are My Rights?
It is now the norm that employers use background reports to evaluate job candidates. Additionally, employers may periodically order background reports about current employees to make employment decisions. These background reports, also called consumer reports, can contain highly personal information, including a person’s criminal history, credit history, educational background, employment history, references, and
The Weiner Law Firm Files FCRA Case Against Goodhire And National Background Data For Background Check
On March 22, 2016, The Weiner Law Firm, on behalf of its client Alexia Williams, filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia against consumer reporting agencies GoodHire, LLC and CoreLogic National Background Data LLC. According to the lawsuit, GoodHire and NBD violated Section 1681e(b) of
The Weiner Law Firm Files FCRA Case Against Goodhire For Inaccurate Background Report That Cost Employee A Job
On October 16, 2015, The Weiner Law Firm filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia on behalf of our client, Jessica Scott, against GoodHire, LLC and DLC Audit Tax and Advisory. Plaintiff alleges in the Complaint that DLC had hired her for a position