Author: Kevin von der Lippe

Kevin von der Lippe is Director, HR Products & Technologies at Catapult and leads HR technology strategy, background screening operations and workforce technology solutions. Kevin is the licensed qualified agent (PI 2891) for Catapult's background screening services.

HR Compliance

Amazon Just Paid $2.25 Million Over the FCRA. Your Background Checks Fall Under the Same Law.
ByKevin von der Lippe July 9, 2026July 29, 2026 Reading Time: 4 minutes

The FTC just made an example out of Amazon. The company agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle claims it broke the Fair Credit Reporting Act. That’s the largest penalty ever handed down for this specific kind of FCRA violation. If you run background checks on job candidates, that headline should get your attention. Not…

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HR Compliance

Direction on Background Checking Compliance
ByKevin von der Lippe March 8, 2022July 29, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

Guidance for HR teams on navigating background check compliance including FCRA requirements, state ban-the-box laws, adverse action procedures, and EEOC guidance for fair hiring.

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