New Arizona Law Eases Restrictions for Obtaining Occupational Licenses for Those With Criminal Histories
By Neil Alexander and Shaylon Lovell on May 10, 2021 Read More
Suit Alleges Violation of New York Discrimination Laws Against Online Marketplace Company
A new class lawsuit accuses Fresh Direct LLC and Fresh Direct Holdings, Inc. of violating the laws by categorically excluding individuals with certain types of criminal records from positions of employment. Read More
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 DFEH Ramps Up Enforcement of FEHA's Protections Against Criminal Record Discrimination
By Rod M. Fliegel on March 8, 2021 Read More
Georgia Passes Second Chance Employment Bill
Set to take effect January 1, 2021, the bill affords individuals the opportunity to remove certain convictions from a criminal record based on accruing a successful number of "conviction-free" years. Read More