August 24, 2021
Via: HR HeroCalifornia is only one of 34 states that have ban-the-box laws. While this article deals with California-specific interactions between ban-the-box laws and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), it provides a useful lesson for any employer who deals with similar […]
August 19, 2019
Via: HR HeroColorado has joined the ranks of states with legislation designed to help people with criminal records have a chance to secure employment. The new Job Applicant Criminal History Inquiries Act is intended to “provide people with criminal records with a […]
March 7, 2019
Via: HR HeroClass action lawsuits involving the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) are not the only compliance concern for employers performing background checks in an increasingly complex legal environment. In addition, employers are impacted by state and local requirements, including “ban […]
February 15, 2019
Via: HR HeroNew Orleans, Louisiana, is joining the ranks of cities and states “banning the box” from its job applications. The city’s new ordinance takes effect March 1 and prohibits the city and its contractors from asking job applicants about their criminal […]
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