Workplace Insights

What Happened The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) issued its largest-ever fine—$1.35 million—against an employer for failing to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) when handling job applicant and employee data. Violations included: Missing applicant privacy notices. Failing to inform applicants of thei

What Happened - October 2025 States from California to Connecticut and beyond are rolling out new employment laws effective October 1, 2025 (unless otherwise noted). Key themes include AI in employment decisions, pay transparency, sick leave, and privacy protections. Highlights: California: AI use in hiring now regulated under anti-discrimination

Hiring decisions are never simple—but when background checks uncover red flags, employers enter one of the most regulated areas of employment law: the Adverse Action process. This is not just a box to check. It’s a federally mandated safeguard under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), designed to ensure all candidates are treated fair

When building or refining a background screening program, many organizations focus on county and state-level criminal checks. While those searches are a critical starting point, they leave one major gap that can expose employers to serious risk—federal criminal records. Federal offenses often involve some of the most serious crimes impacting

Big SCOTUS decisions this term reshaped how employers operate. Here’s your fast-track guide to the top two rulings—and how fpSOLUTIONS products empower you to stay compliant and proactive. 1. Limits on Universal Injunctions — Trump v CASA (June 27, 2025) What happened: The Supreme Court ruled that district judges cannot issue ul

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