Indiana and North Carolina limit employer inquiries into criminal records *

USA - June 14 2013
A new Indiana law takes effect on July 1, 2013 to prohibit employers from asking about (or otherwise considering) expunged or sealed arrests and…

Co-authors: Kelly Anne Targett, Daniel L. Saperstein, Leslie E Silverman.

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Buffalo's "ban the box" ordinance covers private employers *

USA - June 13 2013
On June 10, 2013, a new ordinance took effect in the City of Buffalo prohibiting public and private employers and City vendors from asking…

Co-authors: Kelly Anne Targett, Daniel L. Saperstein, Leslie E Silverman.

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Oregon says no to employers accessing applicant and employee personal social media accounts *

USA - June 5 2013
On May 22, 2013, Oregon's governor signed HB 2654, which amends the state's existing antidiscrimination statute to restrict employer access to…

Co-authors: Kelly Anne Targett, Daniel L. Saperstein.

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Nevada tenth state to restrict employer use of credit checks *

USA - June 5 2013
On May 23, 2013, Nevada's governor signed S.B. 127 to limit employer use of an applicant's or employee's credit history in hiring and personnel…

Co-authors: Kelly Anne Targett, Daniel L. Saperstein.

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Washington state joins trend of new social media laws *

USA - May 22 2013
On May 21, 2013, Washington's governor signed SB 5211 into law, making Washington the latest state to prohibit employers from requiring or requesting…

Co-authors: Daniel L. Saperstein.

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