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The Standalone Disclosure Rule: How One Extra Line Becomes a Six-Figure Lawsuit

Before you can run a background check, federal law says you have to give the applicant a disclosure form that stands completely alone. Mix it into your job application or add extra legal language, and you've built a template that can turn into a class action.

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