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Illinois Law Banning Reporting of Medical Debt Under Review
On May 16, 2024, the Illinois legislature approved Senate Bill 2933. The bill is an amendment to the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business...
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Colorado's AI Business Regulations: A First in the U.S.
Jun 4, 2024 12:00:00 AM
As we continue to learn and understand the wild digital frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace, regulations are still taking form....
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Why Accurate Information Matters for Background Checks
May 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
When it comes to background checks, providing accurate and complete information to your screening partner is essential to help you make the best...
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Supreme Court Ruling Impacts on Future Adverse Action
May 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court issued a groundbreaking ruling in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis. The decision resolves a split among Federal...
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Iowa Cracks Down on Health Care Facility Violations
May 8, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The U.S. healthcare industry is one of the most heavily regulated sectors in the country. It’s for good reason—the work can mean the difference...
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Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule on Noncompetes
Apr 29, 2024 12:00:00 AM
On April 23, 2024, by a 3 to 2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to “promote competition by banning noncompetes...
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LA County’s 2024 Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
Apr 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Los Angeles County has introduced a new Fair Chance Ordinance for employers, effective September 3, 2024. Previously, we tracked other Fair Chance...
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Florida’s Healthcare Background Check Expansion Law Overview
Apr 10, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Florida is set to implement new legislation that significantly expands the scope of background screening for healthcare workers. Currently, only...
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Use of Revised FCRA Summary of Rights Now Required
Mar 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Last year, on March 17, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a revised Summary of Consumer Rights Under the Fair Credit...
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Cyber Incident in Fulton County, Georgia Impacts Background Checks
Mar 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM
In January, Fulton County - Georgia’s most populous county that includes the city of Atlanta - experienced a cyber incident that significantly...