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Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies

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In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering an applicant to be “otherwise qualified” for the position at issue to inquire about or consider criminal history when...more

Woods Rogers

A Guide to Running Background Checks: What's the Tea in L&E?

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In our latest episode, Anne Bibeau, co-chair of the Labor & Employment practice, joins host Leah Stiegler to explore best practices for navigating hiring individuals with criminal backgrounds. Leah and Anne share insights on...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Navigating Tennessee Background Check Laws: A Guide for Employers

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Employers in Tennessee face a complex legal landscape when conducting background checks on job applicants. Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws is essential to mitigate legal risks and maintain fair hiring...more

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CFPB Circular Targets Workplace Monitoring Tools

On October 24, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a circular titled “Background Dossiers and Algorithmic Scores for Hiring, Promotion, and Other Employment Decisions.” In essence, the circular...more

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Illinois Enacts New Background Check Requirements

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Background check compliance has been a technical minefield for years. Federal, state and local requirements differ, meaning that multistate employers have a lot to keep track of....more

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COVID-19 and Mortgage Lenders and Services, MAC Clauses in Loan Agreements, Fair Credit Reporting Act Changes, and Employee...

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The devastating impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) needs no introduction. Community banks across the country are feeling the impact, both as small business themselves, and as providers of credit to so many other small...more

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