New York State Legislature Expected to Reintroduce Clean Slate Act
January 25, 2023
In Warren County, a business has faced two suits since 2021 by a local individual.
According to the individual, the company rejected his job application because...
Minnesota Legislators Suggest Banning the Box for State Board and Commission Appointments
January 24, 2023
At the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce event, the state’s Senate Majority Leader made a statement about a ban-the-box law.
According...
Minnesota Personal Care Assistants Face State Background Check Delays
January 23, 2023
As Minnesota continues to struggle with shortages in personal care assistants, backlogs in the state’s background check process have prevented some from...
DOJ Files Statement of Interest Arguing That Tenant Screener is Subject To Fair Housing Act
The United States government informed a federal court in Massachusetts that a Texas-based tenant screening company must comply with the Fair Housing Act...
Virginia State Police Background Check Missed Red Flags Before Hiring Trooper That Killed California Teen’s Family
January 20, 2023
The Virginia State Police hired an individual who sexually extorted and kidnapped a fifteen-year-old female a year...
Georgia Legislators Look to Open Up Occupational Licenses to People With Criminal Records
January 20, 2023
Lawmakers in Georgia will work on legislation that would allow workers with criminal records to obtain occupational licenses, such as barbers...
Ohio Governor Signs Senate Bill Into Law That Could Expunge Thousands With Marijuana Offenses
January 19, 2023
Ohio’s governor, Mike DeWine, has signed a bill introducing major criminal justice reforms into law. This new legislation will...
Connecticut’s Clean Slate Has Taken Effect for the New Year
January 19, 2023
Recently, 44,000 cases that involved convictions for cannabis possession received either full or partial expungement. In addition, those with eligible convictions, including...
Bill Prohibiting Employment Discrimination Toward Cannabis Users Introduced in Washington State Senate
January 18, 2023
The Washington State Senate has seen a new bill prohibiting employers from discriminating or terminating based on positive...
A Final Settlement Has Been Approved in Class Action Suit Against Consumer Reporting Agency
January 18, 2023
After more than 20 years, a class action lawsuit has received final approval. This lawsuit concerned allegations of significant violations...