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New Year, New Rules: US State Privacy Requirements Coming Online as 2026 Begins
U.S. state privacy enforcement is increasing as several laws took effect on January 1, 2026. New California regulationsunder the CCPA expand requirements for automated decision-making tech, risk assessments, and cybersecurityaudits, and launch the DROP data broker…
Fed Crackdown on Florida Nursing School ‘Diploma Mills’ Leads to 3 Guilty Pleas
Three former operators of South Florida nursing schools pleaded guilty as part of a crackdown on “diploma mill”operations that sold fraudulent nursing diplomas and transcripts, allowing buyers to bypass proper training andlicensure requirements. The scheme, uncovered…
OCCUPATIONAL/HIRING FRAUD Fake Nursing Professor Taught 10+ Months
A Boise, ID nursing program employed an unlicensed instructor to teach for more than 10 months; despite studentconcerns he lacked basic nursing knowledge. Multiple students raised red flags, and a former assistant dean whoinvestigated the instructor’s nonexistent…
New Florida Law Compels Certain Employers to Include Background Check Resource in Job Listings
A recent Florida law requires certain employers — especially those working with children and vulnerable adults — toinclude a link to the Agency for Health Care Administration’s (AHCA) background check resource in job postings forroles requiring Level 2 background…
What 2026 Means for Workforce Screening
In 2026, workforce screening is shifting from a routine step to a strategic priority in hiring, with organizationsemphasizing security, governance and trust. Employers are increasingly integrating pre- and post-employment checks,enhanced digital identity and social…
New TN Law Creates Repeat Domestic Violence Offender Registry
Tennessee’s Savanna’s Law creates the nation’s first public registry for repeat domestic violence offenders, effectiveJanuary 1, 2026. The database, maintained by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, lists individuals convicted ofmultiple domestic violence offenses…
The Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act: Guidance for Employers
Massachusetts’ Wage Transparency Act requires employers with 25+ employees to disclose salary or hourly payranges in all internal and external job postings and to provide this information to applicants and current employeesupon request, starting October 29, 2025….
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ Law Allows Automatic Sealing of Nonviolent Criminal Records
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the Clean Slate Act, which will automatically seal nonviolent criminal records formillions of residents who’ve completed sentences and met waiting-period requirements. The law makes the sealingprocess automatic beginning in 2029,…
New York State to Restrict Use of Consumer Credit Information in Hiring and Employment
New York has passed a new law (S3072) that will take effect on April 18, 2026, restricting most employers fromrequesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit information in hiring and other employmentdecisions, making such use an unlawful…
Idaho Background Check Fee Increases Take Effect in 2026
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…
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