What to Know About Monroe County’s “Ban the Box” Law
August 23, 2023
Monroe County employers impacted by “ban the box” legislation may have to consider another law. In a recent 20-9 vote, the county passed the Monroe...
EEOC Settles Case Concerning Discrimination by AI Recruiting Software
August 22, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently settled a lawsuit against a major online tutoring company. As a result, the company must pay...
Kentucky Court Dismisses Case Involving FCRA and FDCPA
August 21, 2023
A U.S. district court in Kentucky has granted a defendant a motion to dismiss a case concerning the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and Fair Credit Reporting Act...
Background Check Revealed Woman Facing Federal Charges Posed as Nurse
August 18, 2023
According to a criminal complaint filed with a U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, a background check exposed a woman who falsified her...
What to Know About the New York Clean Slate Act
August 17, 2023
New York legislators recently approved the Clean Slate Act, which several other states have adopted over the years. This Act aims to improve job and housing opportunities for many...
New York City Council Considering Fair Chance Housing Act
August 16, 2023
Since New York passed its Clean Slate Act, the city has seen other bills to improve opportunities for the formerly incarcerated. One such push includes the Fair Chance Housing...
Florida Expands Medical Marijuana Regulations and Background Check Requirements
August 16, 2023
In July, a new bill imposed stricter rules for manufacturing and advertising marijuana in Florida. The bill also updated background check regulations...
Minnesota Adult-Use Cannabis Act Takes Effect
August 15, 2023
As of August 1, Minnesota’s Adult-Use Cannabis Act has taken effect. This Act allows residents to possess and grow cannabis for legal recreational purposes. In addition, it will...
Second Circuit Finds Legal Inaccuracy Could Result in FCRA Violation
August 11, 2023
The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently determined that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) does not include a preliminary assessment...
California Office of Administrative Law Expands Definition of Employer
August 10, 2023
The Civil Rights Council proposed an amendment to California’s employment regulations concerning criminal history. As of July 24, California’s Office...