Most (I hope) employers understand that they have to comply with the notice and authorization requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when using a third party to conduct background checks of current and prospective employees. What many employers don’t realize is that there are certain FCRA obligations that may apply with regard to
December 2013
Sniffing Can Be Sexually Harassing
By Fiona W. Ong on
It dumbfounds me how creative people can be in coming up with new ways to harass others. Take, for example, the recent case of Royal v. CCC&R Tres Arboles, LLC, which involved a complaint of sexual sniffing. Yes, sniffing. Like a dog.
A female employee worked as an apartment complex leasing manager for only…
Singing the Contract Blues
Posted in Contracts
Sometimes court decisions read like blues songs. Such is the case with Dolan v. McQuaid.
Effie Dolan and Christopher McQuaid met in 1997 and fell in love. Eventually they were engaged to be wed. It is unclear whether Chris bought Effie a diamond ring. They did, however, acquire a Diamond Car Wash and Effie …