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FINRA firms now permitted to rely on FINRA's verification process for Rule 3110(e)'s "Search of Public Records" requirement
On May 18, 2018, FINRA issued an Information Notice titled, " Enhancements to FINRA's Disclosure Review Process Relating to Public Financial Records ," announcing that it will permit firms to rely on its verification process for purposes of compliance with Rule 3110(e)'s requirement to conduct a search of public records relating to bankruptcies, judgments and liens. Read More
Vermont Enacts Salary History Inquiry Law
BY JOSEPH LAZAZZERO ON MAY 15, 2018 This article was originally published on Littler Mendelson's website. Click here to read the original article . Read More
Criminal Record Screening Policies Continue to Raise Important Compliance Issues
BY ROD M. FLIEGEL ON APRIL 6, 2018 This article was originally published on Littler Mendelson's website. Click here to read the original article . Read More
San Francisco amends its “Ban the Box” law
The city amended its Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) to align with California’s statewide “Ban the Box” law which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018. These amendments take effect on Oct. 1, 2018. Read More
Target settles proposed class action over background check policy for more than $3M
The suit, which includes an estimated 41,000 class members, claimed the retail giant illegally disqualified applicants who were convicted of certain misdemeanor or felony crimes or who they believed inaccurately described their criminal convictions. Read More