Impending Necessary Ban-the-Box Updates for Criminal Record Inquiries in Massachusetts and San Francisco
USA - April 24 2018 In 2010, Massachusetts enacted the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Reform Act, which includes a “ban-the-box” component. Among other...
Criminal Record Screening Policies Continue to Raise Important Compliance Issues
USA - April 6 2018 Employers that use criminal record screening policies must continue to be vigilant about compliance with all applicable laws. A recent settlement by...
San Francisco is Likely to Amend its Ban-the-Box Law
USA - March 29 2018 In 2014, San Francisco enacted its ban-the-box law, which significantly restricted the ability of employers to inquire into, and use, criminal records...
Employers Prevail in FCRA Class Actions
USA - February 28 2018 The FCRA is not a classic employment law, but regulates the procurement and use of background checks by employers. Before procuring a background check...
EEOC's Background Check Guidance Suffers Loss in Texas Federal Court
USA - February 5 2018 On February 1, 2018, a federal judge enjoined the EEOC and U.S. Attorney General from enforcing against the State of Texas the EEOC’s 2012 Enforcement...
