Michaels hit with second FCRA lawsuit

The two suits are nearly identical – both claiming that the arts and crafts retail chain's employment application fails to sufficiently notify prospective job seekers that a consumer report will be obtained on them.

Specifically, the Irving, Texas-based corporation does not provide applicants with a “stand-alone” disclosure and authorization form. According to the complaint, the disclosure and authorization form contained “extraneous information” and a waiver of liability – both in violation of the FCRA and FTC guidelines.

Michaels is just the latest defendant in a recent barrage of class-action lawsuits against retailers regarding their failure to provide applicants with “clear and conspicuous” disclosure and authorization forms. Recently, similar class actions against Dollar General and Publix Super Markets reached settlements to the tune of $11 million.

Source: Law360.com, 1/28/2015

Posted: February 2, 2015