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Massachusetts Ban on Credit Checks for Employment Purposes in Motion
Restrictions on access to records used for employment purposes that could unfairly sway hiring decisions remain a priority as local governments try...
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Read the latest in background screening compliance.
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Illinois Law Banning Reporting of Medical Debt Under Review
June 18, 2024
On May 16, 2024, the Illinois legislature approved Senate Bill 2933. The bill is an amendment to the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business...
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Colorado the First to Enforce Broad Statewide AI Business Regulations
June 4, 2024
As we continue to learn and understand the wild digital frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, regulations are still taking form....
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The Importance of Submitting Accurate Information for Background Checks
May 30, 2024
When it comes to background checks, providing accurate and complete information to your screening partner is essential to help you make the best...
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Supreme Court Ruling May Lower the Bar for Future Adverse Action
May 15, 2024
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis. The decision resolves a split among Federal...
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Iowa Cracks Down on Health Care Facility Violations
May 8, 2024
The U.S. healthcare industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the country. It’s for good reason—the work can mean the difference...
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule on Noncompetes
April 29, 2024
On April 23, 2024, by a 3 to 2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to “promote competition by banning noncompetes...
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LA County’s 2024 Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
April 18, 2024
Los Angeles County has introduced a new Fair Chance Ordinance for employers, effective September 3, 2024. Previously, we tracked other Fair Chance...
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Florida’s Healthcare Background Check Expansion Law Under Review
April 10, 2024
Florida is set to implement new legislation that significantly expands the scope of background screening for healthcare workers. Currently, only...
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Use of Revised FCRA Summary of Rights Now Required
March 26, 2024
Last year, on March 17, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a revised Summary of Consumer Rights Under the Fair Credit...