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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... continue reading

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 ... continue reading

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... continue reading

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.... continue reading

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... continue reading

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.... continue reading

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... continue reading

Posted on 2/15/2012 by Josephine Kenney
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