2 min read
Recent Ruling in Minnesota Shows That Tort Can Apply to Hiring Contractors
When it comes to screening contractors in Minnesota, some organizations may have operated under the belief that they had little or no liability when...
Industry news
Read the latest in background screening compliance.
2 min read
Clarification on New E-Verify and I-9 Compliance Requirements in Illinois
Apr 18, 2025 1:00:00 PM
Illinois first included language addressing the use of E-Verify in the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act in 2008, with an amendment in 2010....
2 min read
Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act: 110 Complaints Filed in 6 Months
Apr 3, 2025 11:15:00 AM
In June 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 619, also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The law took effect on July 1,...
2 min read
Minnesota Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight on Municipal Employer Liability
Mar 25, 2025 3:30:00 PM
A recent court decision has changed how Minnesota courts analyze whether municipalities may be liable for their hiring decisions—emphasizing that...
2 min read
Updates to New York’s Data Breach Notification Law Explained
Mar 12, 2025 7:00:00 AM
In December 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed two bills amending the state’s current data breach notification law. Senate Bill S2659B and...
2 min read
Expanding Employment Protections for Individuals with Criminal History in Kansas City
Mar 3, 2025 7:30:00 AM
In 2018, Kansas City, Missouri, amended Chapter 38 of the city code ordinance to expand “ban the box” initiatives, prohibiting private employers and...
2 min read
New Screening Requirements for School Volunteers Under Florida’s SB676
Feb 26, 2025 11:30:00 AM
The Florida Legislature recently passed Senate Bill 676 (SB676) in 2023, mandating more extensive background screening regulations for public school...
4 min read
New 2025 Data Privacy Laws: Delaware, New Jersey, and New Hampshire
Feb 12, 2025 9:30:00 AM
We kicked off 2025 with five state-level data privacy laws going into effect. Last month, we covered new data privacy policies in Nebraska and Iowa....
2 min read
CFPB’s Final Rule to Remove Medical Bills from U.S. Credit Reports
Feb 4, 2025 2:45:00 PM
In recent years, allowing medical debt in consumer reports has been under scrutiny, weighing relevant value in comparison to potential discrimination...
3 min read
California's Proposed Protections on Automated Decision-Making Technology
Jan 29, 2025 12:15:00 PM
In November 2023, the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) made a public announcement proposing new regulations when using automated...