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07May

Legal Focus: Assuring Compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

School bus contractors are required to comply with many laws and regulations to ensure legal compliance for their operations. Federal Motor Carrier laws and regulations and state Department of Transportation regulations are normally at the forefront of the minds of contractors. However, other laws that apply to the operations of contractors but are not necessarily transportation-related often get overlooked. One such law is the Fair Credit Reporting Act, which many contractors must comply with when making employment decisions for their employees. This article will discuss the Fair Credit Reporting Act, its requirements, and how it may apply to you.

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