FTC and CFPB seek public comment on background screening and renters’ housing
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are requesting comment on background screening issues affecting individuals who seek rental housing in the U.S., including how the […]
Should I tell a job recruiter about a prior felony before being asked?
Excerpted from a USA Today Column by Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. Question: I was convicted of a felony nine years ago related to something I did when drunk. Since then, […]
How far back do background checks go?
Background checks can vary in how far back they go, depending on the type of check, its purpose, and the laws that apply. For instance, a background check for a […]
Employers and weed crime pardons: background checks explained
Excerpted from a Bloomberg Law Blog by Paige Smith President Joe Biden’s much-ballyhooed move to pardon people charged with federal offenses for simple marijuana possession could mean renewed hopes for […]