Idaho Enacts "The Clean Slate Act"
Taking effect on January 1, 2024, the new law protects criminal history records from disclosure under specific conditions and circumstances. Read More
FDIC Provides Additional Clarification Regarding Changes to Background Screening Requirements
The FDIC has issued a summary of changes regarding recent amendments to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, which establishes hiring and background screening regulations for FDIC-member banks. Read More
Clothing Retailer Accused of Violating New York State Law
Former employee files class action against The Gap, Inc. (Gap) after the company allegedly fired the individual without properly evaluating the context of a 2017 misdemeanor conviction. Read More
Wisconsin Supreme Court Eases the Burden for Employers Defending Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Claims Under State Law
By Michael Gotzler and Casey Kaiser on March 11, 2022 Read More
Michigan Clean Slate Bill Takes Effect This Month
On April 11, 2023, Michigan residents will start to see certain convictions automatically expunged from their records due to the Michigan "Clean Slate" bill. Read More