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Virginia’s Clean Slate Act Takes Effect July 1, 2026
Beginning July 1, 2026, Virginia's Clean Slate Act will significantly expand record sealing. What does this mean for consumer reporting agencies providing background checks?
Disparate Impact Discrimination: What Employers Need to Know
Disparate impact discrimination is a long-standing part of U.S. employment law, but recent federal changes are reshaping its enforcement.
Keeping Up With Compliance: Legal & Background Screening Developments in Early 2026
Here are the three most impactful recent legislative and litigation developments employers should be tracking right now.
High Stakes: Marijuana & Federal Developments
President Trump closed out 2025 with yet another Executive Order, this time addressing marijuana, leading to confusion particularly in regulated industries.
Third Circuit Finds Pennsylvania’s Criminal Records Law Applies to Self-Disclosures
Employers hiring in Pennsylvania should take note of a recent court ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
New Mexico Senate Introduces Employment Protections for Medical Marijuana Users
The New Mexico Senate introduced SB 129, “Adverse Employment Action & Cannabis”.
Legislative Sessions Heating Up: Fair Chance Laws Remain Focus
State legislatures have been actively addressing a range of key issues, with fair chance laws emerging as a particularly popular focus.
New York Bans Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions
New York recently passed S3072, which bans the use of credit reports in most employment decisions. The law will take effect April 18, 2026.
Delaware County, PA Enacts Antidiscrimination Ordinance
Delaware County, Pennsylvania became the latest county in the Keystone State to enact a county-level antidiscrimination ordinance.
Illinois Passes Clean Slate Act
Illinois Clean Slate Act recently passed and is awaiting Governor Pritzker’s signature. If no action is taken to either sign or veto by December 29th, it will become law.
What’s New in HR Compliance? Highlights from Our Latest Webinar
In Asurint’s final compliance webinar of 2025, General Counsel, Kelly Uebel, breaks down the most impactful changes HR professionals need to know heading into 2026.
Bill Introduced in U.S. House to Ban Credit Checks in Tenant Screening
U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost recently introduced H.R.4369, “End Tenant Credit Screening Act."