SCOTUS to Determine Whether FCRA Holds Government Liable for Violations
November 8, 2023
The U.S. Supreme Court has received the task to consider whether the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) can hold public agencies liable for violations. According...
Medicaid Inspector Reveals Kansas Public Schools Missed Background Checks
November 7, 2023
The Office of the Medicaid Inspector General and the Kansas Attorney General recently discovered a significant lack of background checks for school employees....
Minnesota Legislators Address Benefits of New Expungement Law
November 6, 2023
The Minnesota legislature passed a Clean Slate Act earlier this year, making it the 11th state with such legislation. This Act makes it easier for individuals with...
Michigan Legislators Considering “Renters Bill of Rights”
November 3, 2023
Michigan legislators have considered several bills that would increase the availability of affordable housing. House Bill 4878 is part of the “Renter’s Bill...
Oklahoma Legislators May Revive Ban-the-Box Legislation
November 2, 2023
Many expect legislators in Oklahoma to pass legislation that would help ex-felons. Should it pass in the next session, it would improve employment and housing opportunities...
EEOC Lawsuits Increase by More Than 50% in Fiscal Year 2023
November 1, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released new data concerning the 2023 fiscal year. It shows that the agency has significantly increased its...
New York Bill To Improve Background Checks for Camp Counselors Has Been Signed Into Law
October 31, 2023
New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to increase background check requirements for counselors at youth camps. This...
New Jersey State Police Sued Over Delays Processing Expungements
October 30, 2023
New Jersey’s Office of the Public Defender recently filed a class action lawsuit against the New Jersey State Police Department. This lawsuit accuses the state...
Background Screening Company Sued for Inaccurate Background Check Report
October 27, 2023
A background screening company will soon go to trial over allegations concerning its background check reports. According to the suit, the company composed...
Third Circuit Finds FCRA Requires Furnishers Investigate All Indirect Disputes
October 26, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has recently overruled a decision by a District Court. The decision concerned the responsibility of...