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New York City Outlaws Consideration of Credit History
On April 16th, 2015, New York City became the second city and 12th jurisdiction to make employers’ consideration of credit.
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Proposed Texas Legislation May Impact the Background Screening Industry
The Texas Legislature is considering a bill that would significantly change how background screenings are performed in the state. As.
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Ban the Box Reaches the South
Georgia Governor Nathan Deal officially banned the box in state employment last week through an executive order, making Georgia the.
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Potential DHS Shutdown and Its Impact on E-Verify Services
The possibility of impending funding gaps will mean furloughs for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the respective shutdown.
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Is Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing 2015’s Ban the Box?
With more states passing medical marijuana legislation and some even taking measures to decriminalize marijuana use (Alaska, Oregon, Colorado, and.
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Chicago Enhances “Ban the Box” Legislation
Chicago, IL, has passed Ordinance No O2014-8347, enhancing the City’s “Ban the Box” law. The new law amends Chapter 2-160 of.
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CORI Regulations Reminder
As Accurate Background previously communicated, Massachusetts issued the final CORI Regulations in May 2012. In a continuing effort to educate.
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Prince George’s County joins others to “Ban the Box”
Prince George’s County, MD, has joined other jurisdictions, such as Montgomery County and San Francisco by passing Bill No. CB-78-2014..
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Montgomery County joins others to “Ban the Box”
Montgomery County joins others to “Ban the Box”
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