Spokane, Washington’s City Council passed Ordinance C36666, titled “Ban the Address” which was signed into law by the city’s Mayor. The Ordinance takes effect May 25, 2025. Impacted employers will want to check this out.
AI, Federal agency activity, impacts to the FCRA, criminal justice reform, marijuana legalization: what employers need to know about screening in 2025.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new version of the Form I-9.
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.
Innovative collaboration set to enhance quality and efficiency for CMS Advanced Provider Screening.
Effective December 5, 2024, Madison, Wisconsin amended its Equal Opportunities Ordinance to bring the law in further alignment with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
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.
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.
