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The City of Dallas Considers Fair Chance Hiring for Private Employers
The Dallas City Council is considering joining the growing ban the box movement with the introduction of a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. As...
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California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Remove Public Record Search Restrictions
Oct 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Challenges to court record access in California continue to be a critical issue for the background screening industry and the employers that rely on...
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California Bill Removing Public Record Search Restrictions Moves Forward
Sep 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM
A bill passed by the California legislature could mean good news for those that use public records from the state’s court system. Reliable access to...
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Public Input Requested on Form I-9 Flexibility
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking for public comments on Form I-9 proposed rulemaking.
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California Passes Cannabis Use Anti-discrimination Law
Sep 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
New York state and Washington, D.C. are two jurisdictions that introduced protections for cannabis users in the last year. Both have introduced or...
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D.C. Works to Protect Employees Who Use Marijuana
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The use of cannabis across the United States has become less controversial. Laws have been shifting from prohibition to medical purposes to...
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Lawsuit Alleges Violations of Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Background check disclosure and authorization requirements can often be a source of confusion for employers, and violations may lead to potential...
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Tragedy Highlights Importance of Employment Background Checks
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Safety is one of the top reasons employers use pre-employment background checks, as it is essential to protecting employees, customers, and the...
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Automatic Record Sealing Law Signed in Colorado
Jul 25, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In March, we discussed Colorado SB22-099. As introduced, it was aimed to automatically seal certain conviction and civil judgment records in the...
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Court Affirms That Conditional Offer Doesn’t Mean Employed
Jul 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Job candidates can spend a lot of time and resources in pursuing employment – everything from preparing resumes, completing job applications, and...