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Illinois Proposes Changes to How Employers Use Certain Criminal History
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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Read the latest in background screening compliance.
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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...
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Innovating “Applicant”: Updates to California’s Ban the Box Law
Nov 18, 2020 12:00:00 AM
The state of California is a leader in the tech world. Silicon Valley is the global hub for technology innovation and startups. Many of the largest...
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Keeping Things Unique in the State of New York
Nov 10, 2020 12:00:00 AM
You may have heard this tongue twister before: “Unique New York.” That’s more than just a vocal warm-up for theater folks or a line from Will...
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Unwrapping Ban the Box Updates in St. Louis
Nov 5, 2020 12:00:00 AM
The city of St. Louis wrapped up its new Ban the Box law with a bow just in time for the new year. This means all employers in St. Louis have just...
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Aloha! to Ban the Box Updates in Hawaii
Oct 19, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Grab your cup of Kona coffee, and let’s catch up on hiring on island time. Riding waves of new hires under Hawaii’s existing ban the box law doesn’t...