NYC Bill Could Soon Block Landlord Background Checks
December 9, 2022
New York City landlords may soon be unable to perform background checks on prospective tenants. A bill currently before the City Council would block landlords from performing...
Fairfax Public Schools Look to Expedite Improvements to Background Check System
December 8, 2022
Fairfax County School officials have asked state officials to help expedite the process of upgrading the school’s background check system. This...
Affordable Housing Company Faces Lawsuit Over Discrimination Against Those With Criminal Backgrounds
December 6, 2022
December 8, 2022
A Brooklyn-based firm approved by New York City to match low-income applicants with city-assisted affordable...
Changes to New Hampshire’s Mandatory Background Check Process for Child Care Workers Raises Concerns
December 3, 2022
New Hampshire is changing its regulations concerning background checks for employees of childcare centers. This change will align...
New Legislation in Louisiana Aims to Remove Barriers to Licensure for People With Criminal Records
November 23, 2022
In August of this year, two new bills attempting to reform occupational licensing regulations in Louisiana went into law. This...
Background Check Provider Agrees to $4 Million Settlement To Resolve Claims of Inaccurate Criminal Record Information
November 22, 2022
A provider of criminal background checks has reached a settlement. This settlement resolves claims that the...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Healthcare Provider Over Non-Compliant Background Check Disclosures and Authorizations
November 21, 2022
A newly filed class action lawsuit against a California healthcare and human services accused of violating...
Are Your Background Check Disclosures Compliant With the FCRA?
November 17, 2022
Employers that use a third-party vendor or consumer reporting agency to perform background checks on applicants or employees must comply with the Fair Credit Reporting...
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...
California Governor’s Veto of Senate Bill 1262 Means Background Check Difficulties Are Likely to Continue
October 28, 2022
A recent decision by California’s Governor Gavin Newsom will likely result in continued delays in performing background...