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Massachusetts Employment Credit Check Ban In Motion
Restrictions on access to records used for employment purposes that could unfairly sway hiring decisions remain a priority as local governments try...
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Illinois Law Banning Reporting of Medical Debt Under Review
Jun 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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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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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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...
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Delays in Kansas County Criminal History Searches
Feb 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Due to a security incident in October 2023, the Kansas judicial branch has temporarily shut down its electronic information systems. Public record...
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New State Privacy Laws: What Employers Need to Know
Oct 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM
If you use background checks to make hiring, promotion, or retention decisions, you want to be aware of the new state privacy laws that may affect...
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Texas HB 2127 "Death Star" Bill
Oct 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Background screening is a vital process for employers, landlords, and other entities that need to verify the identity, credentials, and history of...
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EEOC Report Highlights Federal Workers with Criminal Records
Oct 11, 2023 12:00:00 AM
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has recently released two federal workforce reports that address the barriers and benefits of...
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Kaiser Foundation Hospitals FCRA $4M Class Action Settlement
Sep 28, 2023 12:00:00 AM
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals or Kaiser Foundation Health Plan (“Kaiser”) have agreed to pay more than $4 million as part of a settlement resolving a...