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LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives

Written on March 10, 2023.

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...

Alaska Courts to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions From Database

Written on March 9, 2023.

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

Written on March 8, 2023.

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

Written on March 7, 2023.

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...

New Jersey’s DCR Takes Action Against Housing Providers for Violation of State’s Fair Chance in Housing Act

Written on March 6, 2023.

New Jersey’s DCR Takes Action Against Housing Providers for Violation of State’s Fair Chance in Housing Act March 6, 2023 New Jersey’s attorney general and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced that they issued 59 Notices of...

Auto Parts Retailer Reaches Settlement in Class Action Over Background Check Authorization

Written on March 3, 2023.

Auto Parts Retailer Reaches Settlement in Class Action Over Background Check Authorization March 3, 2023 A major auto parts company has agreed to a settlement in a class action lawsuit. In this suit, the company resolved claims about not obtaining...

Major CRA Settles FCRA Reasonable Procedures Claim With Consumer After Allegedly Reporting Him Dead

Written on March 2, 2023.

Major CRA Settles FCRA Reasonable Procedures Claim With Consumer After Allegedly Reporting Him Dead March 2, 2023 A North Carolina resident has dismissed his lawsuit against a major credit reporting agency (CRA). In this dismissal, he has agreed...

Grocery Chains Settles Suit With Background Check Provider Over Allegedly Insufficient Screening

Written on March 1, 2023.

Grocery Chains Settles Suit With Background Check Provider Over Allegedly Insufficient Screening March 1, 2023 According to a federal judge in Texas, one of the largest grocery chains in the country has resolved its dispute with a background...

The Details on SB 809 California’s Newly Introduced Fair Chance Act

Written on March 1, 2023.

The Details on SB 809 California’s Newly Introduced Fair Chance Act March 1, 2023 The California Senate has passed the Fair Chance Act of 2023, which addresses conviction histories. The bill would amend Government Code Sections 12960 and 12965,...

CFPB and FTC May Have Reached Settlement With Consumer Reporting Agency Over Tenant Screening Errors

Written on February 27, 2023.

CFPB and FTC May Have Reached Settlement With Consumer Reporting Agency Over Tenant Screening Errors February 27, 2023 A major credit reporting agency (CRA) recently informed investors that it might be facing a joint enforcement action from the...

LA County Moves to Strengthen Fair Chance Initiatives

Alaska Courts to Clear Past Marijuana Convictions From Database

Hardware Retailer Faces Class Action Over Alleged Failure to Provide Adverse Action Notices

National Defense Act Expands Fair Chance Hiring Opportunities for Financial Institutions

New Jersey’s DCR Takes Action Against Housing Providers for Violation of State’s Fair Chance in Housing Act

Auto Parts Retailer Reaches Settlement in Class Action Over Background Check Authorization

Major CRA Settles FCRA Reasonable Procedures Claim With Consumer After Allegedly Reporting Him Dead

Grocery Chains Settles Suit With Background Check Provider Over Allegedly Insufficient Screening

The Details on SB 809 California’s Newly Introduced Fair Chance Act

CFPB and FTC May Have Reached Settlement With Consumer Reporting Agency Over Tenant Screening Errors

Bill Filed in Congress to Eliminate Drug Conviction Ban for Employment in the Hemp Industry

Illinois House Of Representatives Considering Two Bills To Further Limit Who Can Obtain Massage Therapy Licenses

Major State Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers

Illinois Supreme Court Rules That BIPA Violations Accrue With Each Occurrence

Employer Responsibilities Under Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law

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