Guidance Issued by Rhode Island Supreme Court on Expungement Law
The newly implemented law offers guidance on expunging marijuana records in compliance with the legalization law that was enacted in 2022. Read More
Bill Strengthening Background Checks for Childcare Workers Passes in Texas
Texas' legislature approved a bill to increase screening requirements for caretakers at foster care facilities. Read More
A Rule Change Involving New Hampshire Child Care Laws May Affect Employer Hiring Processes
The state is revoking current allowances permitting an individual to work under supervised conditions in a child care setting prior to receiving the results of a background check. Read More
Prince George's County, Maryland Passes Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens
The Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens ("the Act"), takes effect on September 16, 2024. Read More
Automatic Record Sealing Expanded in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that automatic report sealing is now applicable to more court-related outcomes Read More