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What to Know About California’s Updated Fair Chance Act

Written on October 10, 2023.

What to Know About California’s Updated Fair Chance Act October 10, 2023 As of October 1, 2023, California has implemented regulations concerning applicants’ and employees’ criminal background checks. According to the changes,...

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...

California Expungement Law Erases Millions of Criminal Records in First Six Months

Written on July 25, 2023.

California Expungement Law Erases Millions of Criminal Records in First Six Months July 25, 2023 California’s Department of Justice (CA DOJ) recently announced new data concerning Assembly Bill 1076 (AB 1076), which the governor signed in...

California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Employer in FCRA Disclosure Case

Written on February 16, 2023.

California Federal Court Rules in Favor of Employer in FCRA Disclosure Case February 16, 2023 A U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted an employer’s motion for summary judgment. In this case, a plaintiff...

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records

Written on January 31, 2023.

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records January 31, 2023 Since the start of the year, a new law has taken effect in California that allows eligible residents to seal their...

California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Written on January 16, 2023.

California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act January 16, 2023 The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released its proposed modifications to the regulations...