Prince George's County, Maryland Passes Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens
The Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens ("the Act"), takes effect on September 16, 2024. Read More
Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories
By Rachel P. Kaercher , Wendy Buckingham and William Simmons on November 10, 2022 Read More
Maryland Enacts New Reporting Restrictions on Criminal and Credit Information
Effective October 1, 2024, Maryland has enacted two new laws that impose additional restrictions on consumer reporting agencies (CRAs) regarding the inclusion of certain criminal and credit information in consumer reports. Read More
San Diego County Adds a New Layer to California's Complex Web of Laws Regulating the Use of Criminal Records in the Hiring Process
By Rod M. Fliegel on October 9, 2024 Read More
Washington Rule Clarifies Background Check Requirements for Long-Term Care Workers
Effective August 11, 2024, Washington's new rule updates and clarifies background check procedures for long-term care workers, aligning state rules with federal requirements and recent legislative changes under SB 5252 . Read More