The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
Recent Posts
New California Legislation Curbs Discrimination and Inquiries into Applicant Cannabis Usage
Effective January 1, 2024, California employers will face expanded restrictions regarding the consideration of applicants' cannabis history. Read More
Reminder: Automatic Extension Period for Certain EADs will Decrease on October 27, 2023
Rule change may cause workforce instability due to a lack of evidence of employment authorization Read More
DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Cameroon
Announcement means that certain EADs will be extended through December 7, 2024 Read More
Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) Starts Process to Eliminate Medical Bills from Credit Reports
The proposal by the CFPB to remove medical bills from credit reports comes on the heels of a July 2022 decision by the three major credit reporting firms to remove most medical debt from consumers' credit reports. Read More
Reminder: New Criminal History Consideration Regulations for California Employers Effective October 1, 2023
As previously reported , California employers must now adhere to updated changes in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) concerning the use of criminal history information in employment. Read More