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Illinois Charters to Launch New Automatic Criminal Record Sealing Process
The Illinois Clean Slate Act (House Bill 1836) will change what candidate information employers can consider by automatically sealing eligible...
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What Rhode Island’s 2026 Data Privacy Law Means for Businesses and Employers
Jan 19, 2026 3:15:00 PM
On June 13, 2024, the Rhode Island legislature passed House Bill H7787. Governor Daniel McKee allowed the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy...
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Understanding the Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act: Data Consumer Bill of Rights
Jan 2, 2026 2:00:00 PM
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (ICDPA) took effect on January 1, 2026, providing regulations handling the personal data of Indiana...
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California Amends Data Breach Notification Requirements
Dec 17, 2025 2:49:59 PM
California was the first state to enact a data breach notification law in 2003, requiring businesses to notify individuals when their personal...
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The Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act Is in Effect: Here’s What Employers and Employees Should Know
Dec 16, 2025 3:30:00 PM
On July 31, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s salary range transparency legislation, An Act Relative to Salary Range...
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Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Law Amended
Dec 2, 2025 10:30:00 AM
Minnesota’s medical cannabis law has long set boundaries prohibiting employers, landlords, and schools from discriminating against individuals based...
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Philadelphia’s Ban the Box Amendments: 5 Key Changes Employers Need to Know
Nov 19, 2025 9:58:33 AM
Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards (also known as the Fair Chance Hiring Law or “ban the box” ordinance) first went into effect...
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E-Verify Annual Record Disposal for 2026: Important Dates and Details Employers Need to Know
Nov 12, 2025 9:30:00 AM
As part of E-Verify’s annual record disposal process of records that are 10 years or older, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)...
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2026 AI State Laws: Regulations in Colorado and California
Nov 4, 2025 3:00:00 PM
The way states regulate AI and automated decision-making technology for businesses as we approach 2026 appears to be in flux. While Colorado was one...
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Re-imaging a Fresh Start: The Details on Washington D.C.’s Second-Chance Amendment Act
Oct 30, 2025 8:15:00 AM
Criminal justice reform and a road to second chances for those with a criminal past have gained powerful momentum across the United States in recent...