Employer Responsibilities Under Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law
March 20, 2023
Connecticut’s new Clean Slate law took effect on January 1, 2023. This law automatically erases low-level criminal records for people released from prison....
Judge Rejects Motion to Dismiss Insurer’s Challenge of FCRA Class Action Settlement
March 17, 2023
A Missouri federal judge declined to throw out a coverage dispute involving an insurance company in a $54 million settlement for an alleged Fair...
CFPB and FTC Remain Focused on the Effect of Background Screening on Tenants
March 16, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have issued a Request for Information. This Request seeks public comment...
Washington Senate Passes Bill Prohibiting Hiring Discrimination Against Cannabis Users
March 15, 2023
The Washington State Senate has passed a bill to protect cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. However, the Washington House...
DOJ Charge Scheme to Sell Thousands of Fake Nursing Degrees
March 14, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently revealed that 25 people carried out a scheme that could allow people to obtain nursing degrees and transcripts illegally. In this...
Major Courier Service Overcomes Class Action Over Background Check Disclosures
March 13, 2023
One of the world’s largest courier services has successfully overcome a proposed class action. This suit alleged it violated the Fair Credit Reporting...
LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives
March 10, 2023
The Los Angeles County Supervisor and the Department of Economic Opportunity have joined forces to create a Fair Chance Hiring Program. They hope to work with the community and...
Alaska Courts to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions From Database
March 9, 2023
The Alaska Supreme Court will soon take action to help past offenders with cannabis convictions.
The Court intends to remove the records of individuals with low-level...
Hardware Retailer Faces Class Action Over Alleged Failure to Provide Adverse Action Notices
March 8, 2023
A proposed class action addresses a major hardware corporation’s failure to prospective employees. According to the case, the hardware...
National Defense Act Expands Fair Chance Hiring Opportunities for Financial Institutions
March 7, 2023
Banks, credit unions, and other covered institutions must comply with the “fair chance” initiative. This program intends to reduce...