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Virginia’s SB 215, effective July 1, 2026, bans employers from asking applicants about prior salary and requires every job posting to include a good‑faith salary range. Employers may use voluntarily disclosed salary history only to confirm it or offer higher pay — not…
A recent California court decision is a strong reminder that compliance in the background screening space is not just about checking the box— it’s about getting every detail right. In an alert, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo highlights a case allowing…
California’s new risk assessment requirement under the CCPA, effective in 2026, mandates that businesses evaluate high-risk data processing before implementation. Covered activities include selling data, processing sensitive information, and using automated…
California employers can face lawsuits for even minor or “technical” violations of background check laws, especially under statutes like the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act (ICRAA) and related consumer reporting rules. Recent court decisions show that…
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit a challenging Colorado law that restricts what information can appear in background checks, including limits on reporting older convictions and non-convictions. The plaintiffs argued the rules conflicted with the federal Fair Credit…
A federal jury awarded $680,000 to Alaska-based Uber driver Tamia Cornelius after finding that background-check company SambaSafety provided inaccurate information that caused Uber to deactivate her account. The report falsely stated her driver’s license had been…
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have released joint guidance on employment background checks. The guidance includes separate resources for employers and job applicants, outlining rights and…
California’s 2026 legislative session produced several new laws, including measures on background checks, laborstandards, and AI chatbots. Part 28 of the New California Laws 2026 series identifies chapters such as SB-160 onbackground checks and additional bills…
Idaho has raised several background check fees starting January 1, 2026, state law enforcement agencies warn. Thefee for statewide fingerprint-based criminal checks will jump from $20 to $25, while national checks for things likeconcealed-weapon licenses, employment…
The Virginia State Police have rolled out a federally mandated Federal Rap Back Program statewide, expandingbackground check capabilities beyond traditional one-time fingerprint checks. This new system continuously monitorsenrolled individuals’ criminal histories and…