Washington Rule Clarifies Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Workers
Effective August 11, 2024, Washington's new rule updates and clarifies background check procedures for long-term care workers, aligning state rules with federal requirements and recent legislative changes under SB 5252 . Read More
Ohio Bill Extends Timeframe for Home Care Programs to Receive Criminal Records Checks
Effective October 24, 2024, Ohio Senate Bill 144 (SB 144) extends the time period during which home care and adult day-care programs may conditionally employ applicants while awaiting the results of a criminal records check. Read More
Maryland Enacts New Reporting Restrictions on Criminal and Credit Information
Effective October 1, 2024, Maryland has enacted two new laws that impose additional restrictions on consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) regarding the inclusion of certain criminal and credit information in consumer reports. 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
Continuing Privacy Headache for Ordering Criminal Background Checks in California
By Rod M. Fliegel on February 23, 2024 Read More