FCRA and EEOC Lawsuits Can Paralyze Your Business...Don't Make These Avoidable Mistakes
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A session in this conference ends more than 10 days after the conference! Some sessions may not appear properly in My Session Planner.Mario Pecoraro will discuss FCRA/EEOC lawsuits including how to avoid costly litigation. FCRA issues covered include the importance of providing clear and conspicuous disclosures, how background checks with inaccurate results can be costly, what can happen to companies that fail to address consumer disputes and understanding the legal basis for an FCRA violation claim. EEOC cases reviewed will address the challenges employers and management face related to labor and employment law including discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. Case studies will demonstrate what to do to NOT make these avoidable mistakes.
Learning Objectives:
- Have a better of understanding of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) related to the pre-employment background investigation process and how to avoid lawsuits related to disclosures, misidentification in criminal record reports and addressing consumer disputes.
- Learn how to avoid Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) post-employment litigation related to employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
- Hear case studies, court decisions and judgments to find out how much money employers have paid in lawsuits for failing to follow FCRA and EEOC regulations.
In-person session offerings are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mario Pecoraro

The founder of a company specializing in background screening and insurance fraud investigations, Mario Pecoraro’s passion for the industry began at a young age working in his parent’s firm. He published “Avoiding Costly Hiring Mistakes” which provides the warning signs HR Professionals should look for when making hiring decisions. He is a sought-after industry expert who is invited to speak at national conferences, and a SHRM Recertification Provider conducting accredited webinars for HR professionals. He’s been featured on many local and national media outlets including ABC’s 20/20 as the “gold standard for those who want to screen out the fakes.”
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