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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA: Auto Parts Retailer Settles In FCRA-Related Class Action Lawsuit
Summary: O'Reilly Auto Parts agreed to pay $950,000 to resolve FCRA violation claims that the company did not secure valid authorizations prior to conducting applicant background checks.

Plaintiffs in the class action lawsuit alleged that O'Reilly violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) by including extraneous information on its disclosure forms. The FCRA is clear in stating that these forms need to be clear "stand-alone" documents and not mixed in with other forms or information.

Members of the class action suit include individuals who signed O'Reilly's disclosure, authorization and digital signature forms and for whom the company procured a consumer report between January 31, 2015, and February 17, 2021.

Class members can receive an equal share of the net settlement which is currently estimated at $2.92.

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U.S. JUSTICE DEPARTMENT: Application Available for Marijuana Possession Pardon Certificates
Summary: President Biden announced a pardon for prior federal and DC offenses related to simple possession of marijuana. In response to the pardon, the U.S. Justice Department has launched an online application available on the Office of the Pardon Attorney's website which will allow eligible persons to submit documentation and receive a certificate of pardon.
Impact(s): All employers
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