Newark, New Jersey “Ban the Box” Ordinance
The City of Newark, New Jersey has recently passed an ordinance, effective November 18, 2012, that will broadly impact employers’ ability to rely on criminal background checks for employment purposes. The ordinance limits when and to the extent empl...
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Posted on 11/16/2012 by Tony LaManna
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Indiana Criminal Records Legislation – Effective July 1, 2012 (Note: Certain sections are effective July 1, 2013)
Effective July 1, 2012, the State added new requirements to the Indiana Code which requires the court to restrict disclosure of information relating to an offense/infraction to a non-criminal organization or individual. The new law has implications ...
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Posted on 7/9/2012 1 by Nicolas Dufour
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Vermont Credit Reports Restriction Law Effective July 1, 2012
On May 17, 2012 Vermont Governor, Peter Shumlin, signed into law S.95, making Vermont the eighth state to pass credit reports restriction legislation. This law creates a new restriction on Vermont employers regarding the use of an applicant’s/employ...
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Posted on 6/19/2012 by Nicolas Dufour
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EEOC Guidance on Employer Use of Arrest and Conviction Records
On April 25, 2012, the US EEOC issued new guidance and best practices for employers on the use of criminal background checks when hiring new employees....
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Posted on 4/30/2012 by Nicolas Dufour
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Massachusetts CORI Legislation Compliance Information
New requirements as of 05/04/12 under the Massachusetts 2010 CORI Reform law Section 171A requires a copy of the CORI record be provided to the applicant...
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Posted on 4/24/2012 by Josephine Kenney
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DHS Immigration Actions Update
Employers should be aware that audits are becoming more commonplace for organizations of all sizes and I-9 compliance measures are critical for preparation....
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Posted on 2/15/2012 by Nicolas Dufour
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California Credit Reports Restriction Legislation – AB 22
Legislation limits employers, with certain exceptions, from obtaining a consumer credit report for employment purposes...
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Posted on 2/15/2012 by Josephine Kenney
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