Georgia Expands Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Facility Employees Elise Collman July 10, 2018 Georgia recently passed legislation that calls for more extensive policies and background checks. The new requirements go into effect October 1, 2019. View post
Arizona Legislation Provides Limited Liability to Employers Hiring Ex-Offenders Kelly Uebel July 6, 2018 Effective August 3, 2018, House Bill 2311 offers protection to employers from negligent hiring lawsuits if they choose to hire an employee or independent contractor that was previously convicted of a criminal offense. View post
Global Retailer Fined for NYC Ban the Box & State Human Rights Law Violations Elise Collman June 21, 2018 A $120,000 settlement was announced with a global shoe and accessories retailer for noncompliance with NYC's Fair Chance Act. This marks the fifth such settlement with retailers over fair chance hiring requirements. View post