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Massachusetts employers must include a specific notice on all job applications stating that requiring or administering alie detector test as a condition of employment is unlawful. This requirement stems from Massachusetts General LawsChapter 149, Section 19B, and…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB 531, mandating the Agency for Health Care Administration create a publiclyaccessible webpage by January 1, 2026, that details Level 2 background-screening requirements for roles involvingvulnerable populations like children, the…
Spokane, Washington, has enacted the nation’s first “Ban the Address” ordinance, aiming to reduce employmentbarriers for individuals experiencing homelessness. Passed unanimously by the City Council, the law prohibitsemployers from inquiring about an…
Although criminal histories can be among the most important for identifying potentially problematic employees, recent EEOC Guidelines elaborate on the use of criminal histories in hiring practices, and should not be ignored. These guidelines have made it incumbent…
Many businesses mistakenly believe that the FBI database is the “gold standard” for identifying those with criminal records. But, the FBI database only includes criminal records that have a fingerprint associated with them, and many from the state or county level do…
Colorado Democrats are pushing for stricter background checks for rideshare drivers, including Lyft and Uber. The proposed bill aims to improve safety by requiring more thorough checks on drivers’ criminal histories, particularly for violent crimes, and ensuring…
Tennessee’s background check laws require employers to follow specific guidelines when conducting criminal background checks. Employers must comply with federal regulations, including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and consider how criminal history impacts…
California’s Senate Bill 7 (SB 7) aims to regulate AI in employment by prohibiting employers from using automated decision systems (ADS) to infer criminal or credit history, including through AI-powered social media screening tools. The bill introduces…
A lawsuit, filed in Suffolk Superior Court, is a class action suit of black and Latino former drivers for Amazon who have sued the online retailer, alleging that Amazon discriminated against them when it fired them based on a background check policy. Originally filed…
On December 19, the EU Commission (“Commission”) published its report to the European Parliament and the Council on the second review of the functioning of the EU-US Privacy Shield (the “Report”). To the relief of the 3,850 US companies who…