Illinois Imposes New Criminal History Check Requirements on Employers
By Kwabena A. Appenteng and Andrew Gray on March 26, 2021 Read More
T-Mobile Accused Of Conducting Background Checks Without Proper Consent
Allegations indicate that the wireless network operator illegally obtained consumer credit reports belonging to both applicants and employees. Read More
FedEx Applicant in New York Sues Company Over Background Check
The plaintiff claims the delivery company violated New York City's Fair Chance Act when the company conducted a criminal background check before conditionally offering him the position. Read More
Washington State Implements Law Requiring Certain Employers to Review an Applicant's Prior Sexual Misconduct
Effective July 1, 2021, prior to extending an offer of employment, a postsecondary educational institution must request that the applicant's current and past post-secondary educational institution employers disclose any sexual misconduct committed by the applicant. 1 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Court determines that employer unlawfully rescinded a job offer based on the contents of an applicant's criminal record.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