New York City and the state of Maine aren’t usually packaged together relating political issues, but they are both tightening up employer options regarding criminal background checks. New York City of course, already restricted an employer’s ability to inquire into an applicant’s criminal history, but back in January, passed additional amendments that just took effect…
Read More »As we advised a few weeks ago, there are an array of new laws taking effect over these summer months and we want to be sure that you are aware of the impending changes. So, those of you with business interests in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, North Dakota, Washington and Texas may want to keep reading.…
Read More »I guess it might be the exception that proves the rule, but legislators in the Hoosier State gave Indiana employers a lot more leeway in their job interview techniques with a new law that took effect July 1. Not only can Indiana employers inquire into any criminal history that a job applicant may have, the…
Read More »President Obama last week announced his push to secure passage of federal “Ban the Box” legislation, even going so far as to threaten to enact it by Executive Order if Congress doesn’t pass it. “Ban the Box” prohibits employers from inquiring whether a job applicant has any kind of criminal record and has been enacted…
Read More »The state of Oregon become the latest to pass legislation into law that restricts the ability of employers to ask applicants about past criminal convictions. The measure (HB3025), signed into law by Oregon Governor Kate Brown last month, prohibits employers from excluding job applicants from an initial interview solely due to a past criminal conviction. …
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