State Legislation

NYC Fair Chance Act Restricts Employers' Consideration of Criminal Background
Waterloo, Iowa Enacts Ban the Box Restrictions
United States: New Jersey To Jump On The Salary History "Ban" Wagon
U of I System Moves, But Doesn’t ‘Ban The Box’ On Applications
Illinois Recreational Marijuana Law Amendments Permit “Reasonable” Drug Testing But Leave Uncertainty
Did that mall Santa undergo a background check? A new bill would demand it
United States: NYC Fair Chance Act Restricts Employers' Consideration Of Criminal Background

Federal Legislation

 

The FMCSA’s new database – Clearinghouse coming soon
CFPB Fall 2019 Supervisory Highlights Features FCRA

Background Checks

Sex offenders on dating sites: It's not always possible to swipe left
Missteps with background check forms can be costly
MTA hired felon bus drivers due to ‘deficient’ background checks
Eau Claire School District policy changes would require more background checks
State auditors expose gaps in background checks for school bus drivers
What CRAs Must Know: Important FAQs Regarding CFPB’s Recent Action for Employment Background Check Report Violations
United States: EEOC Consent Decree Over Criminal History Background Checks Serves As A Reminder To Employers To Take A Fresh Look At Their Screening Practices
Why run a background check on myself?
Improve background checks for people who work with seniors
Remember to Think Outside the Box: Ban-the-Box Laws Are Not the Only Restrictions on Consideration of an Applicant’s Criminal History
City appointee’s criminal record may result in background checks for future appointments
State auditors expose gaps in background checks for school bus drivers
Census Still Has More Steps to Take to Ensure It Doesn't Hire More Child Sex Offenders, IG Says
Why Most Businesses Have Added Background Checks While Hiring New Employees
Loopholes in reporting system could allow disciplined teachers to find work elsewhere
Some Vt. school districts failed to conduct child abuse background checks
U.S. judge OKs $562K settlement of class-action lawsuit over inaccurate criminal background checks
Child care providers react to new employee background check law
New bill aims to thwart bad Santas by requiring background checks
LAWMAKER SEEKS SEX ABUSE BACKGROUND CHECKS FOR MALL SANTAS
NY lawmaker seeks sex abuse background checks for mall Santas
New York lawmaker seeks sex abuse background checks for mall Santas
New criminal checks on criminal case witnesses rile firefighters, responders
Top DOE official busted on child sex charge was not fully vetted by agency
Background checks left uncompleted for thousands in NYC
BCSO auditing all employees after civilian employee arrested Sunday
10 Tips for New Landlords: Landlord Advice

Big Brands

Uber report reveals 6,000 sexual assaults in the last 2 years

Drug Testing

Hair Drug-Testing Rule Could Become Public in Early 2020, Official Says
Waiving Drug Tests
Synthetic Urine Ban Back in the Spotlight
State upholds firing of Paterson firefighter for failing random drug test
What Is a Mouth Swab Drug Test?
Boston may look to eliminate disputed hair drug tests for police
Drug Testing in the Age of Cannabis Legalization
Cannabinoid Products May Lead to Cannabis-Positive Result in Urine Drug Tests
Cannabidiol and drug tests
Ask the Experts: Cheating an oral fluid drug test
Marijuana in the workplace: National Safety Council’s new position
FMCSA Increases Random Drug Testing Rate To 50%
FMCSA doubles the random drug test rate for truck drivers
New daycare law causing headaches for potential employees, state officials
FMCSA Drug And Alcohol Clearinghouse Rule Deadline – Employers Of DOT Regulated Employees Have You Registered Yet?
FMCSA Raises Random Drug Testing Rate to 50% For 2020
FMCSA doubles the random drug test rate for truck drivers
FMCSA’s random drug testing rate to double in 2020
What is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?
Kentucky Woman Uses Dog Pee To Pass Drug Test
Most employers in Nevada can no longer utilize pre-employment drug tests for marijuana

Credit Checks

What do employers look for in a credit check?
How to Run a Tenant Credit Check and Why You Need To

Marijuana Legalization

Florida Senator Introduces Bill Providing Broad Employment Protections to Medical Marijuana Users
Illinois Governor Signs Employer-Friendly Amendments to Recreational Marijuana Law
With weed legalization in neighboring states, Wisconsin employers are rethinking marijuana policies
Amendments to Illinois’ Recreational Marijuana Law May Reduce Employer Liability
Amendments to Illinois’ Recreational Marijuana Law May Reduce Employer Liability
Illinois Amends Recreational Cannabis Law To Protect Drug Testing By Employers
How the legalization of recreational weed affects employment policies
Woman fired after drug test despite having medical marijuana card
MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION 2020: THESE STATES COULD LEGALIZE WEED IN THE NEW YEAR
Fair Housing Laws: Why You Can and Can't Deny a Tenant
Education Official Charged with Child Sex Crime Had Incomplete Background Check

Lawsuits

CFPB Settles FCRA Claims with NY Background Screening Company
CFPB Settles with Background Screening Company for $8.5M to Resolve Alleged FCRA Violations
Jacobs Technology Accused of Employee Background Check Fraud