Recent Resources

• How to Ensure FCRA-Compliant Use of Consumer Reports for Hiring: Part I

  • August 4, 2020

  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is a decades-old regulation that originally addressed credit-related issues but was later expanded to cover consumer reports of all types.

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• Maryland Enacts Salary History Prohibitions

  • July 23, 2020

  House Bill 123 was recently passed and will go into effect on October 1, 2020 in Maryland. Read more about this piece of legislation.

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• Employer Justified in Terminating Employee for Drug Test Refusal

  • July 21, 2020

  In May 2020, the Supreme Court of Rhode Island issued an opinion finding an employer was justified in terminating a medical marijuana user following his refusal to take a drug test. Learn why.

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• Waterloo, Iowa Publishes Fair Chance Initiative Resources

  • July 17, 2020

  Waterloo, Iowa recently published a variety of resources designed to help employers navigate the new Fair Chance Initiative Ordinance. Check out the resources in the blog.

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• How Background Checks Contribute to a Culture of Safety and Respect

  • July 17, 2020

  High-quality background checks can provide reassurance for the various stakeholders in any organization. Read more in the blog.

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• A Brief Introduction to EEOC, FTC, and CFPB Oversight, including FCRA

  • June 24, 2020

  EEOC, FCRA, FTC, CFPB. There are a lot of acronyms in the background screening world. What do they mean? We break it down.

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• KISS for Disclosure Forms (Keep It Simple, Seriously)

  • June 19, 2020

  What should employers consider when creating separate FCRA-related disclosure forms? We take a look at some key points.

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• Kentucky Encourages Employer Participation in Employee Substance Use Disorder Treatment

  • June 11, 2020

  Kentucky also recently stepped into the drug testing arena by passing Senate Bill 191 and takes effect July 23, 2020. Read more about what this bill entails.

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