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How Far Back Does a Background Check Go?

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Background checks are an essential part of the hiring process and personal safety. But how far back do they go? If you’ve ever wondered about the time limits on background checks, you’re not alone....more

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Update #2: Waterloo, Iowa Enacts Ban the Box Restrictions

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  Waterloo, Iowa has enacted the state’s first “Ban the Box” Ordinance. UPDATE #2:  On April 3, 2020, the lawsuit brought by the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (the “Association”) against the...more

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Maryland Enacts Ban-the-Box Law: How Your Organization Can Ensure Compliance

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If your business operates in Maryland, you need to be aware of SB 839, a law that took effect February 29, 2020.  SB 839 prohibits employers with 15 or more full-time employees from asking job applicants about their criminal...more

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New England “Ban-the-Box” Trend: Navigating Criminal History Checks in the Hiring Process

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Many states and localities have been adopting “ban-the-box,” prohibiting employers (including private employers) from asking applicants to disclose information concerning their criminal histories prior to an initial interview...more

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New Year, New Local Ban-the-Box Restrictions on Background Checks

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With the start of a new year—and a new decade—employers in San Francisco, California, Waterloo, Iowa, and Grand Rapids, Michigan, must follow new “ban-the-box” laws restricting their use of criminal records in hiring and...more

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Maryland General Assembly Overrides Governor’s ‘Ban-the-Box’ Veto

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Maryland employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from inquiring about a job applicant’s criminal history during early stages of the hiring process. ...more

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City of Columbia, SC Clarifies Coverage of Criminal Records and Salary History Ordinance

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Last year, the City of Columbia, South Carolina enacted an ordinance that appeared to require substantial changes to private employers’ criminal record and salary history inquiry practices. At the time of enactment, the...more

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Maryland Enacts a Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Law

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During the 2019 legislative session, Governor Larry Hogan vetoed the Criminal Records Screening (or “Ban-the-Box”) Act. On January 30, 2020, however, the Maryland General Assembly overrode the governor’s veto, making it...more

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St. Louis, Missouri Enacts Ban-the-Box Law for Private Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: St. Louis has become the third locality in Missouri to enact a “Ban the Box” law, joining Kansas City and Columbia. With a January 1, 2021 effective date, covered employers should begin taking steps to...more

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St. Louis Enacts Ban-the-Box Ordinance Applicable to Private Employers

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The City of St. Louis, Missouri enacted a ban-the-box ordinance prohibiting employers within the city from basing promotions or hiring decisions on an individual’s criminal history or a related sentence. The ordinance will...more

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Update: Waterloo, Iowa Enacts Ban the Box Restrictions

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Waterloo, Iowa has enacted the state’s first “Ban the Box” Ordinance. UPDATE: The Iowa Association of Business and Industry has filed a lawsuit against the City of Waterloo and the Waterloo Commission on...more

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UPDATE - Columbia, South Carolina Enacts Ban-the-Box Law for City Employers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Columbia, South Carolina Mayor Steve Benjamin has signed a new law prohibiting City employers - but NOT private employers - from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until receipt of a...more

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California Employers Watch Out! Legal Minefields for Background Checks

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Seyfarth Synopsis: California’s ban-the-box law strictly regulates how employers may obtain and consider background check information when hiring and making personnel decisions. What’s more, Los Angeles and San Francisco have...more

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California Employer Compliance: New Laws Affect Nearly Every Business

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The 2017-2018 legislative session concluded last month with new laws effecting almost all employers in California. Here’s a summary of the new laws, as well as the bills that would have had a significant impact, but were...more

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