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New Summary of Consumer Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
It might be time for spring cleaning to ensure your business complies with updated background screening laws. The Consumer Financial Protection...
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Read the latest in background screening compliance.
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Automatic Expungement Legislation Gains Momentum in U.S.
May 4, 2023 12:00:00 AM
In the past, to get a court record sealed or expunged, individuals were required to complete the process on their own. Today, it is becoming more...
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Fair Chance Hiring Up for Consideration in Gainesville, Florida: How it May Impact Private Employers
Nov 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM
If you do business in Gainesville, Florida, you could join the collective of cities and states adopting Fair Chance Hiring Laws. If the proposed...
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Form I-9 Flexibility Coasts into Summer
Nov 15, 2022 12:00:00 AM
In July of 2023, it will be more than three years since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began offering certain I-9 compliance...
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Employers Begin to Face Legal Complaints for Cannabis Use Discrimination
Nov 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Laws that limit how employers may legally test for cannabis use are one of the latest trends in employment laws. We recently covered new or pending...
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New Jersey Releases Guidance for Identifying Suspected Employee Impairment
Oct 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Like several other states, New Jersey law restricts how employers may make employment decisions based on cannabis use. The law states,
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The City of Dallas Considers Fair Chance Hiring for Private Employers
Oct 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The Dallas City Council is considering joining the growing ban the box movement with the introduction of a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. As...
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California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Remove Public Record Search Restrictions
Oct 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Challenges to court record access in California continue to be a critical issue for the background screening industry and the employers that rely on...
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California Bill Removing Public Record Search Restrictions Moves Forward
Sep 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM
A bill passed by the California legislature could mean good news for those that use public records from the state’s court system. Reliable access to...
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Public Input Requested on Form I-9 Flexibility
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking for public comments on Form I-9 proposed rulemaking.