Tinder’s plan for criminal record checks raises fears of ‘lifelong punishment’
Excerpted from The Guardian feature story by Hope Corrigan When Jerrel Gantt was released from prison after three years, he was handed a pamphlet about healthcare and nothing else. He […]
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 […]
Ban-the-Box laws set to change or enact in 2021
Excerpted from PR Web by Dan Adams On January 1, 2021 a number of laws related to pre-employment background screening will change or be enacted, including a number related to […]