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Waterloo, Iowa Facing Lawsuit Over “Ban the Box”
We previously discussed the Ban the Box ordinance recently passed in Waterloo, Iowa. On January 2, 2020, the Iowa Association of Business and...
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Federal “Fair Chance Act” Enacted
Jan 16, 2020 12:00:00 AM
We have previously covered “Ban the Box” laws in multiple jurisdictions, including both statewide laws, such as the law in Colorado, and municipal...
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Salary History Ban Coming to Cincinnati
Jan 8, 2020 12:00:00 AM
Starting in 2020, Cincinnati, Ohio will join jurisdictions such as New York and New Jersey in adopting a “Salary History Ban”. Salary History Bans...
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Waterloo, Iowa: The First Iowa Jurisdiction to “Ban the Box”
Dec 17, 2019 12:00:00 AM
The “ban the box” movement – featuring laws that often prevent employers from asking about a candidate’s criminal history early in the hiring process...
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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...