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Seyfarth Synopsis: Since 2018, California has had a comprehensive Fair Chance Act (CFCA), which places a number of restrictions on employers using criminal history for hiring and other employment purposes. San Francisco and...more
In keeping with the recent proliferation of fair chance legislation at the state and local levels, effective October 10, 2024, businesses with five or more employees who carry out business in unincorporated areas of San Diego...more
General Overview of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance -California has long been at the forefront of promoting equal employment opportunity for individuals with criminal histories. Statewide laws such as the Fair...more
The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (‘SCRC’) scheme. The purpose of the expansion is to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated...more
California state law already saddles private sector employers with significant obligations to job applicants with a criminal record. Various local laws layer on top of these obligations to make compliance even more...more
The Prince George’s, Maryland County Council recently enacted Bill CB-019-2024, amending the county's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards. Effective September 16, 2024, the ordinance—renamed “Access to Employment for...more
In recent years, advocates and lawmakers have been pushing to expand the reach of “ban-the-box” measures designed to remove job barriers for individuals with criminal convictions....more
Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is a serious offense in Colorado that can have far-reaching consequences. Many individuals who face this charge wonder about its long-term impact, particularly when it comes to employment...more
Hiring hourly workers, especially in high-volume sectors like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and construction, presents unique challenges. The demand for quick hiring can sometimes lead to shortcuts in the background...more
A job applicant who claims he was not fully informed about adverse information that appeared on a background check is not entitled to relief under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (the FCRA), the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals...more
Proper and meaningful employee onboarding is essential. Learn best practices for effective hiring and initial onboarding to help diminish problems down the road. Interviewing, background and reference checks, as well as...more
You’ve gone through the hiring process, sent out an offer letter, and all that remains is the background check. But what happens when the results raise a red flag? You may decide to rescind the offer, but it’s not as simple...more
Los Angeles County’s “Fair Chance Ordinance” took effect today, requiring employers in the unincorporated areas of the county to comply with criminal background check rules that are more restrictive than those that apply...more
Starting after Labor Day, employers with jobs located in the unincorporated areas of the County of Los Angeles, including work-from-home and hybrid positions, must comply with the County’s fair chance hiring ordinance. The...more
A growing number of states and municipalities have passed “fair chance” laws that, to varying degrees, prohibit employers from inquiring into a job applicant’s criminal background during the hiring process or restrict...more
The Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers takes effect on September 3. The law applies to employers doing business in the unincorporated areas of LA County, if they employ five or more employees....more
One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more
Employers in California face significant challenges when it comes to accessing public records for background checks, particularly concerning criminal history and motor vehicle records. California’s employment laws are...more
In finance, every decision matters. From managing investments to handling sensitive data, the industry demands trust and integrity. But how can you ensure the professionals you hire are worthy of that trust? This is where...more
Employers typically expend a great deal of effort on application processes, in order to make an informed hiring decision and to avoid hiring unsuitable candidates who quit or are fired after a short time....more
Background checks are essential in hiring, but many HR leaders skip them to save time. This approach causes headaches, so many employers turn to background search software. But with so many options available, how do you...more
Is your hiring process stuck in the Stone Age? Forget scouring paper records – AI is transforming background checks. There’s a lot of talk about it, and some people are starting to debate:...more
On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and...more
On March 14, 2024, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit employers from obtaining or using a true credit report for employment purposes. The proposed law, which includes only...more
Recently, the Sixth Circuit found that the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) preempted a former employee’s state law defamation claim against his former employer. While the FCRA can impose burdensome requirements on the...more