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Waste Management Provider Reaches Preliminary Settlement Over FCRA Violations

Written on September 13, 2023.

Waste Management Provider Reaches Preliminary Settlement Over FCRA Violations September 13, 2023 One of the U.S.’s largest solid waste and recycling companies has reached a preliminary settlement. This agreement resolved claims that its...

How To Protect Your Identity While at College

Written on September 12, 2023.

How To Protect Your Identity While at College 12 Day, 2023 Though everyone knows about identity theft, many feel it could never happen to them. For some, that feeling of invincibility starts in high school and continues into later adulthood. Others...

Second Chance Law Paused in North Carolina

Written on September 12, 2023.

Second Chance Law Paused in North Carolina September 12, 2023 In 2020, North Carolina passed a Second Chance Law to help people with criminal records. This law would provide better opportunities for employment, education, and housing for the impacted...

California Senate Passes Bill To Decriminalize Certain Psychedelics

Written on September 11, 2023.

California Senate Passes Bill To Decriminalize Certain Psychedelics September 11, 2023 The California Senate recently passed Senate Bill 58, which would decriminalize certain psychedelics. However, it is still waiting for the Assembly for approval...

OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law

Written on September 8, 2023.

OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law September 08, 2023 The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced new regulations concerning federal agencies and contractors. According to the announcement, they...

California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know

Written on September 7, 2023.

California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know September 07, 2023 Employers in California must prepare for changes to the Fair Chance Act. The Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal...

Begin Again Act May Expand Expungement Opportunities In Maryland

Written on September 6, 2023.

Begin Again Act May Expand Expungement Opportunities In Maryland September 06, 2023 Maryland Representative Glenn Ivey has sponsored a bill called the Begin Again Act. This Act would expand the eligibility requirements for individuals seeking...

Ban the Box in Monroe County: How It Affects the Job Search

Written on September 5, 2023.

Ban the Box in Monroe County: How It Affects the Job Search September 05, 2023 Job applicants for Monroe County government may soon notice a change in the hiring process. For example, those with criminal convictions no longer have to disclose their...

Must-Knows About Growing Laws Protecting Employee Marijuana Use

Written on September 5, 2023.

Must-Knows About Growing Laws Protecting Employee Marijuana Use September 05, 2023 Employers nationwide have faced rapid changes in state and local laws governing marijuana usage. The U.S. has seen over two-thirds of its states legalize marijuana...

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope

Written on September 1, 2023.

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope September 01, 2023 The Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced plans concerning next month’s rulemaking. The CFPB intends to expand...

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Waste Management Provider Reaches Preliminary Settlement Over FCRA Violations

How To Protect Your Identity While at College

Second Chance Law Paused in North Carolina

California Senate Passes Bill To Decriminalize Certain Psychedelics

OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law

California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know

Begin Again Act May Expand Expungement Opportunities In Maryland

Ban the Box in Monroe County: How It Affects the Job Search

Must-Knows About Growing Laws Protecting Employee Marijuana Use

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope

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