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Washington’s New Background Check Requirements Take Effect July 2026
In July 2025, we covered Washington State’s increased regulations for employer access to criminal background checks with House Bill 1747. While the...
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Connecticut Issues A 2026 Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence
Apr 14, 2026 3:04:00 PM
The national attention drawn to guarding against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence only seems to be intensifying, and for a good reason. AI can...
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E-Verify Updates for Employers: 2025-2026 Changes to Enact
Apr 1, 2026 11:35:00 AM
If you are already required to use E-Verify, you have probably heard there have been some recent adjustments and new changes around the corner....
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Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act Protects Job Applicant in Phath v. Central Transport LLC
Mar 23, 2026 1:06:41 PM
A recent court ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit upheld Pennsylvania’s Criminal History Record Information Act (“CHRIA”),...
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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act Enforcement Begins on April 1, 2026
Mar 17, 2026 2:17:00 PM
Nearly two years after Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (or MODPA), the next milestone some organizations have been...
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California Finalizes Regulations on Automated Decision‑Making Technology
Mar 3, 2026 11:15:00 AM
In November 2024, the California Privacy Protection Agency voted to proceed with outlining new rules and regulations regarding automated...
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What Employers Need to Know About Kentucky's 2026 Consumer Data Privacy Law
Feb 18, 2026 3:06:43 PM
Kentucky is now one of 20 states to pass a comprehensive consumer privacy law, following a growing trend of states stepping up to the challenge of...
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Virginia State Police Report the Successful Launch of New Rap Back Service
Feb 13, 2026 3:00:00 PM
In March 2024, Governor Glenn Youngkin approved Virginia Code § 52-46 as part of the Chapters enacted during the 2024 General Assembly session. The...
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Credit Checks Are Off the Table: New York Cracks Down on Using Consumer Credit Information in Employment
Feb 2, 2026 10:45:00 AM
Starting on April 18, 2026, New York is cracking down on employers using consumer credit information for hiring purposes. While there are some...
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Illinois Charters to Launch New Automatic Criminal Record Sealing Process
Jan 28, 2026 1:53:40 PM
The Illinois Clean Slate Act (House Bill 1836) will change what candidate information employers can consider by automatically sealing eligible...