Texas decimates local Fair Chance Hiring laws
Excerpted from a Forbes Article by Alonzo Martinez In the intricate landscape of employment law, the Lone Star State has recently taken a bold step by preempting local laws and […]
EEOC identifies “Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment”
Excerpted from a Shawe Rosenthal LLP Blog by Fiona W. Ong The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued guidance to assist federal agencies in preventing and remedying harassment in the workplace – […]
CFPB confirms automated systems not an excuse for lawbreaking behavior
Excerpted from Consumer Financial Protection Bureau post Four federal agencies jointly pledged on April 25 to uphold America’s commitment to the core principles of fairness, equality, and justice as emerging […]
A few 2023 challenges for background screenings
Though 2023 is not unique when it comes to background screening challenges – our business is constantly evolving – employers should note some of the hot issues this year. Last year, the CFPB raised concerns about inaccurate identity matching and is considering a rule to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) to improve such screenings.