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Amendments Update Philly’s Ban the Box Law
The City of Brotherly Love is home to many historic sites. From the Liberty Bell to those famous stairs from the movie Rocky, the city sure is a...
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Changes Ahead for the NYC Fair Chance Act
Mar 3, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we discussed New York City’s Fair Chance Act (FCA). It places restrictions on how NYC employers can use certain criminal history...
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Understanding New York City’s Fair Chance Act
Feb 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Several “Fair Chance” or “ban the box” initiatives nationwide have been introduced or updated over the past year. Take, for example, the new Federal...
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Oklahoma! Where the Disclosures Are Written Plain
Feb 10, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Some states have their own background report disclosure laws. Our virtual road trip throughout the United States has introduced us to many states...
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Illinois Proposes Changes to How Employers Use Certain Criminal History
Feb 4, 2021 12:00:00 AM
By now, you are probably aware of the importance of checking up on state and local laws if you obtain background reports on your applicants and...
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New York City Restricts Use of Candidate Credit History
Jan 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Do your background reports contain credit information about your candidates? Some states, and cities, restrict the use of certain credit information...
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Regulations from Federal Agencies and the FCRA
Jan 13, 2021 12:00:00 AM
If you use background reports for employment purposes, you are probably well-versed in the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
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Employment Discrimination Based on Criminal History: A Cautionary Tale
Jan 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The laws around employment background reports are vast. If you use background reports, you probably take care to follow all applicable federal,...
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Anti-discrimination Suit Raised Against New York Insurance Company
Dec 16, 2020 12:00:00 AM
If you’re an employer that uses background reports, compliance is a priority issue. Federal, state, and local consumer reporting laws are not the...
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Ban the Box 2.0 in Montgomery County, Maryland
Dec 4, 2020 12:00:00 AM
As the largest county in the state of Maryland, Montgomery County enacted its ban the box law years before the state did so. It took the state of...