The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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Rhode Island law prohibits employers from requesting tax documents from applicants
Tags:Employers operating in Rhode Island should note that the state has a law in place prohibiting employers from requesting tax-related documents from prospective employees as a condition of consideration for employment. Read More
EEOC complaint: Macy’s background check policies are discriminatory
Tags:A nonprofit organization filed a charge with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claiming the department store chain’s background check policies discriminate against applicants and employees with criminal histories. Read More
New York court ruling clarifies application of state’s criminal history discrimination law
Tags:In a recent ruling, the New York Court of Appeals held that only “employers” may be liable for criminal conviction history discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (“NYSHRL”). Read More
West Virginia becomes 29th state to enact medical marijuana law
Tags:Gov. Jim Justice signed the “West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act” which legalizes the use of marijuana for certain medicinal purposes. Read More
Background screening provider hit with class-action suit over inaccurate report
Tags:A plaintiff filed a proposed class action against InfoMart, Inc., alleging the background screening provider failed to report complete and current criminal and civil judgment records. Read More