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
Summary Judgement Affirmed Involving the Illinois Credit Privacy Act
In December 2019, The Appellate Court of Illinois affirmed summary judgement in favor of the defendant in a case regarding the use of credit checks during the application process for a customer service representative position. Read More
Law Enacted in NYC Prohibiting Pre-Employment Drug Testing for Marijuana
As of May 10, 2020, it is an "unlawful discriminatory practice" to test an applicant for marijuana as part of pre-employment drug screening in New York City. Read More
Michigan Bill Expands Criminal Record Expungement
Changes to legislation signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer will automatically clear certain convictions from public view, ultimately removing barriers to securing housing and employment for Michigan residents. Read More
Review of Local and State Conviction Record Laws Critical in Hiring Decisions
Court determines that employer unlawfully rescinded a job offer based on the contents of an applicant's criminal record. Read More