Transit Authority Agrees to Settle in Background Check Suit
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) agreed to rescind its alleged comprehensive ban on hiring individuals with prior drug convictions and pay $3.6 million in damages to settle a class action claiming the authority had violated state and federal law. Read More
California Court of Appeal Determines Employer Had Reason to Know Applicant's Criminal Conviction Was an Impermissible Employment Consideration, Ordering New Trial
Six years following the initially filed complaint, the California Court of Appeal reversed the superior court's decision in favor of the California car dealer, remanding the case back to the superior court for a new trial. Read More
Update: Illinois Bill Limits Criminal History Consideration for Employment Decisions, Effective March 23, 2021
SB 1480 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) by prohibiting employers from considering criminal conviction records when making employment decisions. Read More
Kentucky Law Expands Potential Job Opportunities for Individuals with Criminal Backgrounds
Kentucky’s "Reentry" law goes into effect in July, 2021 and will permit employers to hire certified applicants with criminal convictions. Read More
New Arizona Law Allows for Applicant Nondisclosure of Sealed Records
SB 1294 provides for the sealing of criminal offense records under certain circumstances and provides that an applicant for employment does not have to disclose such records. Read More