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Criminal

Aug. 27, 1999

Shackled Sleuth

^^Employment Law^^ Shackled Sleuth The FTC Has Extended Fair Credit Reporting Act to Workplace Investigations These requirements may actually contradict current statutes and case law that require prompt and effective investigations.

        By Dayna L. Chmelka
        
        The Federal Trade Commission has extended application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C.A. Section 1681-1681(n), into sexual-harassment and discrimination investigations. Keller Opinion Letter at www.ftc.gov/os/statutes/fcra/vail.htm (April 5, 1999). Employers who engage outside agencie...

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