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Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance – Summary of New Requirements

As of September 3, 2024, employers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County must comply with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), which places restrictions on criminal background screening beyond those...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

7 Tips for Effective Background Screening of Hourly Employees

Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Appeals Court: No FCRA Informational Injury Standing

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A job applicant who claims he was not fully informed about adverse information that appeared on a background check is not entitled to relief under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...more

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LA County's “Fair Chance Ordinance” Just Took Effect: What Employers Must Know About the Strict Criminal History Rules and New Era...

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Los Angeles County’s “Fair Chance Ordinance” took effect today, requiring employers in the unincorporated areas of the county to comply with criminal background check rules that are more restrictive than those that apply...more

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The County of Los Angeles Will Soon Post Notice and Sample Documents to Comply with the County’s Sweeping Fair Chance Ordinance

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Starting after Labor Day, employers with jobs located in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, including work-from-home and hybrid positions, must comply with the County’s fair chance hiring ordinance.  The...more

Epstein Becker & Green

“Fair Chance” Updates: Los Angeles County Ordinance Takes Effect; New York City Proposes Amendments to Existing Law

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A growing number of states and municipalities have passed “fair chance” laws that, to varying degrees, prohibit employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal background during the hiring process or restrict...more

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LA County Employers Must Update Job Postings, Offer Letters and Background Check Processes by September 3

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The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers takes effect on September 3. The law applies to employers doing business in the unincorporated areas of LA County, if they employ five or more employees....more

CDF Labor Law LLP

Navigating California’s Complex Employment Landscape: Recent Developments in Background Checks and Privacy

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Employers in California face significant challenges when it comes to accessing public records for background checks, particularly concerning criminal history and motor vehicle records. California’s employment laws are...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Avoiding Negligent Hiring: How Background Checks Mitigate Risk in Finance

In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more

Ius Laboris

Pre-Employment Screening: What is Allowed?

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Employers typically expend a great deal of effort on application processes, in order to make an informed hiring decision and to avoid hiring unsuitable candidates who quit or are fired after a short time....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

AI in Background Checks: A Friend or Foe

Is your hiring process stuck in the Stone Age? Forget scouring paper records – AI is transforming background checks. There’s a lot of talk about it, and some people are starting to debate:...more

Bowditch & Dewey

Proposed Changes in Massachusetts that Would Bar Use of Credit Reports by Employers

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On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Massachusetts Set to Restrict Employers from Using Credit Checks in Making Employment Decisions

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On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The proposed law, which includes only...more

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LA County Passes Fair Chance Ordinance on Employer Consideration of Criminal History

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The County of Los Angeles has announced a new Fair Chance Ordinance, taking effect on September 3, 2024, that will regulate the consideration of criminal history information by employers with five or more employees in...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

LA County Expands California’s “Ban the Box” Effective March 28, 2024

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Since California’s enactment of the Fair Chance Act (“Act”) over six years ago, California’s private and county employers with five or more employees have become well-acquainted with the Act’s general prohibition of employers...more

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Massachusetts Latest State Expected to Restrict Access to Credit Reports for Employment Purposes

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On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would add a new provision to the Massachusetts Consumer Protection law and would bar the use of true credit reports for employment...more

Burns & Levinson LLP

If You Use Background Checks to Vet New Employees, Don’t do This….

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While every employer engages in some due diligence when considering a new hire, if your company routinely, or even occasionally, obtains a “consumer report” as a way to vet candidates, it behooves you to understand the rules...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Love Is Blind Can Teach Employers About Background Screening

Have you ever binge-watched a reality TV show and unexpectedly found yourself drawing parallels to real-life situations? “Love is Blind” (LIB) is one of those television shows that brings up real, tangible feelings for many...more

Rodemer Kane Attorneys at Law

Misdemeanors That Prevent Employment – Surprising Offenses That Employers Won't Overlook

Will a misdemeanor affect employment? Getting a job with a misdemeanor on your record is usually not an issue, but certain offenses might make it challenging to land specific types of employment. For example: ●...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Massachusetts State Appeals Court orders a consumer has standing to sue in state court under the FCRA without federal standing

On January 11, the Massachusetts Court of Appeals ordered that an employee has standing to sue in state court, despite lacking standing to sue in a federal court. The employee (plaintiff) sued a prospective employer for...more

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New Pennsylvania Legislation and Philadelphia Ordinance Amendment Tackle Pardoned Convictions, Expunged Records, and Negligent...

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Pennsylvania and Philadelphia recently enacted changes that impact employer criminal background screening. ...more

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New York State’s Clean Slate Act to Take Effect on November 16, 2024: 5 Things for Employers to Know

New York has enacted the Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024, which will provide for the automatic sealing of certain criminal history records. Upon sealing, the records will be unavailable to most employers in a...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

New York State Enacts Legislation Sealing Criminal Records

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Seyfarth Synopsis: On November 16, 2023, New York became the 12th state to enact “Clean Slate” legislation, which allows certain criminal records to be sealed after an individual is sentenced or released from incarceration,...more

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

New York State’s Clean Slate Act: Highlights for Private Employers Including Healthcare and Human Services Employers

On Nov. 16, 2023, New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation, also known as the Clean Slate Act, to automatically seal from public access criminal records for most individuals convicted of a crime....more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

Candidate-Friendly Background Screening: How to Ensure Fairness and Transparency in the Hiring Process

Background screening is a part of life for recruiters and applicants – it’s just something needed to keep your workforce safe. However, it’s also a roadblocker for many organizations that need to hire quickly....more

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