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What Employers Need to Know About Kentucky's 2026 Consumer Data Privacy Law
Kentucky is now one of 20 states to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law, following a growing trend of states stepping up to the challenge of...
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Virginia State Police Report the Successful Launch of New Rap Back Service
Feb 13, 2026 3:00:00 PM
In March 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin approved Virginia Code § 52-46 as part of the Chapters enacted during the 2024 General Assembly session. The...
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Credit Checks Are Off the Table: New York Cracks Down on Using Consumer Credit Information in Employment
Feb 2, 2026 10:45:00 AM
Starting on April 18, 2026, New York is cracking down on employers using consumer credit information for hiring purposes. While there are some...
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Illinois Charters to Launch New Automatic Criminal Record Sealing Process
Jan 28, 2026 1:53:40 PM
The Illinois Clean Slate Act (House Bill 1836) will change what candidate information employers can consider by automatically sealing eligible...
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What Rhode Island’s 2026 Data Privacy Law Means for Businesses and Employers
Jan 19, 2026 3:15:00 PM
On June 13, 2024, the Rhode Island legislature passed House Bill H7787. Governor Daniel McKee allowed the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy...
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Understanding the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act: Data Consumer Bill of Rights
Jan 2, 2026 2:00:00 PM
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, providing regulations handling the personal data of Indiana...
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California Amends Data Breach Notification Requirements
Dec 17, 2025 2:49:59 PM
California was the first state to enact a data breach notification law in 2003, requiring businesses to notify individuals when their personal...
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The Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act Is in Effect: Here’s What Employers and Employees Should Know
Dec 16, 2025 3:30:00 PM
On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s salary range transparency legislation, An Act Relative to Salary Range...
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Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Law Amended
Dec 2, 2025 10:30:00 AM
Minnesota’s medical cannabis law has long set boundaries prohibiting employers, landlords, and schools from discriminating against individuals based...
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Philadelphia’s Ban the Box Amendments: 5 Key Changes Employers Need to Know
Nov 19, 2025 9:58:33 AM
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards (also known as the Fair Chance Hiring Law or “ban the box” ordinance) first went into effect...