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Fair Chance Act Guidance Updated for New York City Employers
Amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act (NYC FCA) took effect on July 29, 2021. According to the New York City Commission on Human Rights...
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Louisiana’s Fair Chance Law Goes into Effect
Aug 5, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Like New York City, the state of Louisiana now has its own “Fair Chance”-style law. Louisiana Act 406 places new restrictions on employers that...
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The Litigation Saga of Waterloo, Iowa’s Ban the Box Law
Jul 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cities have been quick to enact laws around the use of criminal history for employment purposes in recent years. These types of laws are commonly...
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Seeing Dollar Signs (or Not) on Salary Verifications in Nevada
Jul 5, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Las Vegas is famous for high-rollers and big spending. It might seem like the city, and the broader state of Nevada, are all about the money. But...
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Kentucky in the Lead to Protect Employers with New Reentry Law
Jun 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM
You might have noticed a significant push across the country to remove a criminal record as a barrier to employment. Varying new laws have been...
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Beyond Washington’s Disclosures: Summary of Rights Requirements
Jun 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we highlighted background report disclosure requirements in the state of Washington.
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Continued Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility
Jun 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The way employers hire has adapted to a more remote workforce. Some government agencies have also introduced temporary policies to assist employers...
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Washington’s Vast Approach to Background Check Disclosures
May 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Those that have visited the Pacific Northwest know the beauty of the area. The region is known for lush forests, majestic mountains, and stunning...
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Philadelphia Inches Closer to Certain Drug Testing Limits
May 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM
There has been a rise in legalizing medicinal and recreational cannabis across the United States. Some areas have expunged records related to...
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Another Disclosure Violation Case
May 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM
We’ve highlighted many cases of companies accused of violating the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). So many of these situations fall back on...