Background Checks for Senior Care Employees Becomes Law in Michigan
An amendment to the Older Michiganians Act will mandate that aging agencies conduct criminal background checks for specified individuals Read More
Alabama Establishes Elder Abuse Registry and Query Requirement
Signed on March 24, 2022 by Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, the Act - also known as "Shirley's Law" - establishes the creation of a statewide elder abuse conviction registry. Read More
New Law Bolsters Background Check Criteria for Employees Serving Arizona Seniors
In March, 2022 Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed Senate Bill (SB) 1242 into law, imposing stricter requirements for staff working at residential care institutions, nursing care facilities and home health agencies Read More
Bill Seeks to Alleviate the Slowdown of Criminal Background Checks in California
By Rod Fliegel and Garrick Chan on March 21, 2022 Read More
Court Dismisses Disability Discrimination Lawsuit
California federal court determines that employers can condition an offer of employment on passing a pre-employment drug screening. Read More