Michigan Bill Expands Criminal Record Expungement
Changes to legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will automatically clear certain convictions from public view, ultimately removing barriers to securing housing and employment for Michigan residents. Read More
Arizona Law Amended Regarding Background Checks for Positions in Education
Effective May 28, 2021, H.B. 2023, L. 2021 will go into effect, impacting the applicant background screening and hiring process for school districts in Arizona. Read More
Washington State Implements Law Requiring Certain Employers to Review an Applicant's Prior Sexual Misconduct
Effective July 1, 2021, prior to extending an offer of employment, a postsecondary educational institution must request that the applicant's current and past post-secondary educational institution employers disclose any sexual misconduct committed by the applicant. 1 Read More
Review of Local and State Conviction Record Laws Critical in Hiring Decisions
Court determines that employer unlawfully rescinded a job offer based on the contents of an applicant's criminal record. Read More
T-Mobile Accused Of Conducting Background Checks Without Proper Consent
Allegations indicate that the wireless network operator illegally obtained consumer credit reports belonging to both applicants and employees. Read More