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Get to Know Massachusetts’ CORI
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...
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Hiring in New Jersey? Have Your Summary of Rights Ready
Nov 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last year we talked about New Jersey’s state-specific background check disclosure requirements. But this isn’t the only thing employers should know...
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Rhode Island Works to Boost Pay Equality
Sep 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The topic of salary equality has been prevalent in recent years. As part of this trend, Rhode Island recently passed amendments to its pay equity...
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Kentucky in the Lead to Protect Employers with New Reentry Law
Jun 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM
You might have noticed a significant push across the country to remove a criminal record as a barrier to employment. Varying new laws have been...
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Beyond Washington’s Disclosures: Summary of Rights Requirements
Jun 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we highlighted background report disclosure requirements in the state of Washington.
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Washington’s Vast Approach to Background Check Disclosures
May 20, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Those that have visited the Pacific Northwest know the beauty of the area. The region is known for lush forests, majestic mountains, and stunning...
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Vermont Bans Use of Credit Checks in Employment Decisions
Apr 6, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Some states and cities have introduced and passed bills to place restrictions on using credit checks for employment purposes. Generally, these laws...
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Small but Mighty: Rhode Island’s Credit Check Laws
Mar 18, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but some of its state laws align with some of the nation’s biggest. States like California restrict the use...