Alderman wants to ‘ban the box’ about criminal history from all job applications in St. Louis

Excerpted from ksdk.com By Sara Machi Collins-Muhammad’s plan doesn’t prohibit hiring managers from asking about criminal history in interviews or doing a background check. John Collins-Muhammad said he personally knows […]
Dollar General reaches settlement with EEOC in background check suit

Excerpted from Lexology By Littler Mendelson PC Employers should continue to exercise caution and care in drafting their criminal record screening policies. A recent settlement by Dollar General underscores this […]
Illinois haunted houses must follow fire marshal rules

Excerpted from Morris Herald News By Submitted Report It’s that time of year again – scary sounds, darkened corridors, creepy clowns, lots of screaming. Haunted house season is here. And […]
School lifts Halloween festivities ban

Excerpted from WILX10 News By Megan Hiler Halloween is back on the calendar at a local school that was planning on canceling it. NEWS 10 started looking into complaints from […]