What Does California’s Background Check Bill 731 Mean for Employers?
November 15, 2022
Recently, California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, signed Senate Bill 731 (SB 731) into law. This success follows a nationwide movement to reduce the impact...
Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Finding “Off-Duty Conduct” Law Does Not Protect Recreational Cannabis Use
November 14, 2022
The Nevada Supreme Court has offered employers significant clarification on the state’s employment...
Nurse Employed by Elder Care Facilities Without License Illustrates Importance of Background Checks
November 11, 2022
Recently, an unqualified individual committed impersonation and offered a deceptive resume to become hired as a registered nurse...
What Employment Protections Are Within Missouri’s Upcoming Marijuana Amendment?
November 10, 2022
On November 8th, Missouri voters will choose whether to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana within the state. Currently, the state...
Seventh Circuit Reinforces Requirement for Article III Standing in FCRA Claims
November 9, 2022
In a recent ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the court affirmed the dismissal of a claim under the federal Fair Credit...
Second Chance Hiring Programs Flourishing in the Labor Shortage
November 8, 2022
Due to the labor shortage plaguing employers, many companies have become more open to employing workers who have previously served in prison. Small and large businesses...
NIJ Finds Expungement of Criminal Records Provides Significant Benefits for Reentry
November 7, 2022
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released an article detailing the benefits of expungement to the lives and employment potential of...
What Might Legalized Cannabis in Missouri Mean for Employers?
November 4, 2022
On the ballot for the midterm elections this year, Missouri voters will have the chance to vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana. This ballot measure would...
Three Ways Criminal Activity Monitoring Helps Companies Reduce Employee-Based Risk
November 3, 2022
The pre-hire background check process is an effective way to vet potential employees and minimize future risks.
Though many companies rely exclusively...
Congress Sends CFPB Letter Demanding Its Source of Authority for Taking Actions Concerning the FCRA and Other Consumer Protection Laws
November 2, 2022
Two ranking members of Congressional committees have sent a letter to the director of the Consumer...