Recent Resources

• FBI Fingerprints—A Must Have for Background Screening?

  • February 25, 2025

  It’s easy to understand why some HR professionals might envy FBI fingerprinting, believing it to be the fast-track to flawless background screening. Don’t feel left out—FBI searches are often mistaken for the gold standard in background investigation but they’re not all they’re cracked up to be. Let’s take a deep dive into the FBI fingerprint database to understand its shortcomings and how to deal with fingerprinting if it is a requirement in your industry.

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• Sparksoft, Asurint Announce Strategic Partnership to Revolutionize CMS APS Program

  • February 3, 2025

  Innovative collaboration set to enhance quality and efficiency for CMS Advanced Provider Screening.

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• Madison Wisconsin Amends Equal Opportunities Ordinance

  • January 20, 2025

  Effective December 5, 2024, Madison, Wisconsin amended its Equal Opportunities Ordinance to bring the law in further alignment with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.

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• NYC Considering Fair Chance Act Amendments

  • December 9, 2024

  The New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) is considering amended rules that govern the Fair Chance Act. The comment period closed in September so employers should stay on alert for when the final changes are pushed through.

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• New California Law Prohibits Driver’s License Requirements in Job Advertisements

  • December 2, 2024

  Effective January 1, 2025, California SB 1100 restricts employers from including a statement in job advertisements, postings, applications or other material that applicants must have a driver’s license.

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• New San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance

  • November 25, 2024

  San Diego County recently passed a Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) that went into effect October 10th. Thankfully, San Diego County’s version of the FCO is far less expansive than the new Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance that has given employers quite the headache.

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• Election Day 2024: Marijuana Developments

  • November 14, 2024

  Election Day has come and gone in the US. We highlight marijuana developments that occurred in Florida, Massachusetts, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

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• Pittsburgh City Council Bans Most Employment Medical Marijuana Tests

  • October 4, 2024

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