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Connecticut Clean Slate Act in Effect
Connecticut has enacted its own Clean Slate Act, which went into effect on January 1, 2023. Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act directs the development and...
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New California Law SB 731
Jul 19, 2023 12:00:00 AM
California has been actively introducing bills for automatic consideration of relief and dismissals of certain categories of arrest records and...
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Michigan’s New Clean Slate Law Has Caused Court Delays
Jul 10, 2023 12:00:00 AM
We previously reported on the newly implemented Clean Slate Law in Michigan, which states that criminal records will be automatically expunged if...
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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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Lawsuit Alleges Violations of Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Background check disclosure and authorization requirements can often be a source of confusion for employers, and violations may lead to potential...
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California Case Offers Insight on Potential Cost of Violating State Reporting Law
Mar 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
It may be apparent to employers that any violation of employment law can result in consequences. Often, the law spells out potential penalties....
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Colorado Introduces Bill to Automatically Seal Some Records
Mar 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM
You may be familiar with sealed criminal records. Generally, sealed records are not accessible with a public record search.
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Get to Know Massachusetts’ CORI
Feb 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
CORI, or Criminal Offender Record Information, is a specific term defined by Massachusetts law. Those that conduct background checks in Massachusetts...
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Disclosures Go Down the New Jersey Shore
Dec 21, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Does your team live or work up and down the Jersey Shore? Then there are some state-specific disclosure requirements to keep in mind. That’s right,...
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State Regulator Announces Increased California Fair Chance Act Enforcement
Nov 17, 2021 12:00:00 AM
“Fair Chance” -type laws are becoming more common across the country. These types of laws often restrict the types of criminal information employers...