Lawmakers Introduce National ‘Ban-the-Box’ Bill
Excerpted from The SHRM Blog By Roy Maurer New legislation would encourage states to implement “ban-the-box” policies that prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history before an […]
Oregon takes a sharp turn away from war on drugs as Measure 110 kicks in
Excerpted from OPB by Kristian Foden-Vencil Big changes in Oregon’s drug laws take effect today. After decades of waging a war on drugs, voters decided in November to decriminalize the […]
Potential Ban of Criminal Records in Tenant Screening Should Alert Landlords Everywhere
Excerpted from PR Web by Dan Adams Recently, the New York City Council introduced a bill banning landlords utilizing criminal history reports as part of tenant applicant vetting. Adam Almeida, […]
Lawsuit filed against Target over illegal background checks
Excerpted from The Journal Times story by Adam Rogan “Why didn’t you tell us about the felony on your record?” the manager of a Target angrily asked Bryan Strong over […]