The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a law that protects the privacy and accuracy of the information in a credit report. The FCRA spells out the rights of job applicants and an employer's responsibilities when using credit reports and other background information to assess an application. If you perform background checks, you need to read this guide!

Practical Ways to Mitigate Risk from Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) Class Actions addresses:

• What Employers Must Do
• Applicant Rights Under FCRA
• States That Regulate the Use of Credit Histories for Employment Purposes
• How to Help Mitigate Risk from FCRA Class Action Lawsuits