The “Seven-Year Rule” – when does it apply?
Wow, what a mess. As reported late last week, it appears the former superintendent of Des Moines Public Schools who was charged in a federal indictment with falsely claiming to […]
Texas considers Ban-the-Box law: What you need to know
Excerpted from a Dykema Blog by Katy Jo Richards In March 2025, House Bill 2466 (HB 2466), also known as the “Ban the Box” law, was referred to the House […]
FL legislation requires public webpage on background checks
Excerpted from a Florida Politics Blog by Jesse Scheckner It should clarify what can sometimes be an unclear process. A new law aimed at demystifying Florida’s background screening process is […]
Consequences of restricting landlord background checks
Excerpted from a Washington Policy Center article by Mark Harmsworth The City of Olympia, Washington is considering adding extreme restrictions for property owners on the tenant background checks they can […]