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Waterloo, Iowa: The First Iowa Jurisdiction to “Ban the Box”
The “ban the box” movement – featuring laws that often prevent employers from asking about a candidate’s criminal history early in the hiring process...
Verified Credentials
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Salary History Ban Coming to New Jersey
Dec 10, 2019 12:00:00 AM
“Salary history bans” are increasingly being adopted by states and local jurisdictions, like an upcoming salary history ban in New York. We’re seeing...
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Unbiased Employment: Background Checks and the EEOC
Dec 5, 2019 12:00:00 AM
As an employer that conducts background checks, you’re probably familiar with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) and know that there’s...
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One Background Report: One Permissible Purpose
Nov 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM
What’s your reason for completing background checks? Is it to help you make educated hiring decisions? Or possibly for other business purposes? This...
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Improper Use? Macy’s Faces Allegations of Discrimination in Background Check Policies
Nov 18, 2019 12:00:00 AM
When completing background checks, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local consumer reporting laws is only one consideration for an...
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Ban the Box Debated in St. Louis, MO
Nov 6, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The ban the box movement has been gaining steam, with many jurisdictions passing laws in recent years. We have previously touched on the ban the box...
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$54 Million Negligent Hiring Lawsuit Verdict Upheld
Nov 1, 2019 12:00:00 AM
Avoiding risky hires takes more than just completing a background check to store in a candidate’s personnel file. It’s also essential to have...
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Beyond “Ban the Box”: Salary History Ban Passed in New York State
Oct 24, 2019 12:00:00 AM
At this point, you may be familiar with the recent trend of “ban the box” laws popping up throughout many states and cities. Typically enacted by...
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The Ninth Circuit’s Take on Background Check Disclosures
Oct 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The legal landscape surrounding background checks seems to be constantly changing. With the multitude of Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) lawsuits...
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Consumer Reports & Investigative Consumer Reports: Separate Disclosures?
Oct 8, 2019 12:00:00 AM
We’ve previously talked about one keystone obligation of employers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), background check disclosures and...