Angela Preston

Angela Preston is senior vice president and counsel, corporate ethics and compliance for SterlingBackcheck.com. Angela has broad industry experience including more than 20 years as a licensed attorney and 12 years as a leader and expert in the background screening industry. She has extensive expertise in employment law, privacy law, EEO law, and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Contact her at Angela.Preston@sterlingbackcheck.com.

Ban the Box Legislation: San Francisco Is the Latest to Join In

Angela PrestonMarch 4, 2014

It’s official — San Francisco has banned the box. Employers in the City and County of San Francisco may no longer inquire about criminal history on … Read more

5 Things Employers Need to Know About the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Angela PrestonFebruary 14, 2014

It’s not easy to keep up with the legal trends in employment background screening. One of those trends is the recent wave of lawsuits being filed against … Read more

Whole Foods Hit With Class Action Over Background Screening Process

Angela PrestonFebruary 13, 2014

Whole Foods Market was just inducted into a growing club where no one wants to be a member. The giant food retailer is the latest target of a class action … Read more

EEOC Fires Back Over Texas Lawsuit on Limits to Background Checks

Angela PrestonFebruary 3, 2014

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) says that the state of Texas needs to work on its timing. The agency has filed a motion to dismiss in … Read more

Texas Takes on the EEOC Over Limits to Background Checks

Angela PrestonNovember 19, 2013

Last week, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott filed a legal action challenging the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) “enforcement … Read more

Is Mickey in Trouble? Disney Defends Its Background Screening Policies

Angela PrestonNovember 15, 2013

The company known for their signature character, Mickey Mouse, is defending a class action claim based on questions about its background screening … Read more

Illinois the Latest State to “Ban the Box” in Hiring Background Checks

Angela PrestonOctober 24, 2013

The governor of Illinois has kept his promise to enact an administrative order, effectively “banning the box” for state workers. On Oct. 3, 2013, Gov. Pat … Read more

Five Sticky Legal Issues You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Angela PrestonAugust 29, 2013

A rapidly changing legal landscape is making the application, interview and screening processes increasingly complicated – and potentially dangerous for … Read more