Two Arizona lawmakers have pledged to push for legislation that would prohibit registered sex offenders from having unfettered access to hotel...
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Arizona Lawmakers Want Background Checks For Hotel Workers
“Ban the Box:” A Discussion of State and Local Laws Restricting Inquiries into an Applicant’s Criminal History
According to the National Employment Law Project, 67 cities and counties and 13 states have adopted such provisions. [1] More cities and states...
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Spokane Joining Nationwide ‘Ban the Box’ Trend
Spokane Mayor David Condon said the city would join a nationwide trend to “ban the box” and no longer ask city job applicants about...
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Employer Concerns About Liability Loom As Push for Ban-the-Box Policies Spreads
Many employers continue to push back against blanket approval of ban-the-box policies, arguing that they have an obligation to keep workplaces...
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Convict Rehired Under ‘Ban the Box’ Policy
A City of Austin employee with a lengthy criminal history was fired after entering a guilty plea. However, the city acknowledges he was allowed to...
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New Jersey’s “Ban the Box” Bill Sent to Governor Christie’s Desk; Final Version More Employer-Friendly
The New Jersey Legislature has given final approval to a slightly more employer-friendly version of the state’s “ban the box”...
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Illinois Enacts New Law Impacting Inquiries on Criminal Background Checks
On July 19, 2014, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act, which will go into effect on...
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Ban the Box: What’s Next? Ban the Job Application?
The job application needs a fresh look. For sure, employers need to collect basic information like name, address and contact information. But like...
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Ban the Box in Indiana: What Employers Need to Know
Companies are rethinking the single check box on employment applications that inquire about an applicant’s criminal history. Over sixty...
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New Jersey Senate Bill Would Prohibit Automatic Disqualification of Applicants Based on Criminal Record
The Senate has introduced two (essentially identical) bills (S2101 and S2102) that would prohibit public and private employers from automatically...
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New Alabama Law Allows Expungement of Certain Criminal Records
A new law in Alabama allows individuals to petition to have certain criminal records expunged upon the payment of $300 in fees, plus court costs...
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U.S. Census Bureau Down for the Count After Certification Ruling in Criminal Background Check Case
A Magistrate Judge in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted partial class certification in a case where...
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