An employer must comply with extensive notice, consent, and disclosure rules under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), when an employer uses third parties to prepare certain background reports on employees or applicants. California has its own mini-FCRA law that further restricts how an employer may use an applicant or
When negotiating a contract which involves personally identifiable information (PII) or other types of confidential data, it is essential to consider a multitude of privacy and data security controls. First, what is the collection, processing, sharing, retention, and destruction of data procedure; and how these procedures may be subject to federal, state, and/or international legal obligations. Second, how to reduce legal and regulatory risks surrounding the collection and generation of data, and accessing and sharing of data.
The process of hiring new employees can often be a legal minefield for early-stage companies. Below is a list of considerations to keep in mind during the pre-interview, interview, and post-interview processes. Risky Questions During A Job Interview The job interview process is important to ensure your early-stage company obtains