Learn about the latest issues employers are facing and how to avoid liability claims. Find out how to ensure that your screening program is right for your business and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Over the last few years, there have been a number of federal cases -- including some recent class action suits -- that have targeted violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Both the background screening company and the employer are named as defendants in these actions. In addition to the FCRA violations, the suits disclosed that some of the screening companies had provided background reports that contained incorrect, outdated, or incomplete information about the prospective employee. Settlements in some of these cases are in the millions.