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New Jersey Ban the Box and Impact on Job Applications and Background Checks

Legislation has been introduced in New Jersey which will place restrictions on employers use of criminal history information when screening job applicants.  Similar to an ordinance that was recently...

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Seattle Employers — New Requirements When Using Criminal History for...

Starting November 1, 2013, employers in Seattle will need to comply with the new Chapter 14.17 of the Seattle Municipal Code regarding the use of criminal history records for employment screening...

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DOL, EEOC and OPM Discuss Criminal History Records

On July 16, 2014 representatives from three federal agencies will provide their perspective on current policies and best practices to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past criminal...

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Private Litigation and FTC Enforcement Actions Affecting CRAs Operations

Plaintiffs’ counsel have targeted a wide range of employment and tenant screening firms’ operations practices in recent litigation, alleging violations of state and federal requirements for user...

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Use of Social Media for Background Screening

Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about “online sleuthing” and privacy concerns.  Employers use social media when screening candidates for employment and it’s no surprise that...

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FTC-EEOC Publication for Employment Screening

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an updated guide for employers regarding compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks, as well as the...

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New Jersey Ban the Box and Impact on Job Applications and Background Checks

Legislation has been introduced in New Jersey which will place restrictions on employers use of criminal history information when screening job applicants.  Similar to an ordinance that was recently...

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Seattle Employers — New Requirements When Using Criminal History for...

Starting November 1, 2013, employers in Seattle will need to comply with the new Chapter 14.17 of the Seattle Municipal Code regarding the use of criminal history records for employment screening...

View Article


DOL, EEOC and OPM Discuss Criminal History Records

On July 16, 2014 representatives from three federal agencies will provide their perspective on current policies and best practices to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with past criminal...

View Article


Private Litigation and FTC Enforcement Actions Affecting CRAs Operations

Plaintiffs’ counsel have targeted a wide range of employment and tenant screening firms’ operations practices in recent litigation, alleging violations of state and federal requirements for user...

View Article

Use of Social Media for Background Screening

Today’s Wall Street Journal has an interesting article about “online sleuthing” and privacy concerns.  Employers use social media when screening candidates for employment and it’s no surprise that...

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FTC-EEOC Publication for Employment Screening

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued an updated guide for employers regarding compliance with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) when conducting background checks, as well as the...

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FTC and CFPB Update

Yesterday I attended an interesting webinar regarding Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) developments.  Susan Camp Stocks from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Katherine Ripley White...

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Employers Use of Background Check Reports and Limitations on Use

Are you an employer that conducts pre-employment background checks for new hires, or maybe background checks for existing employees for promotion, reassignment or retention purposes?  Ever randomly...

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