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January 21, 2016

FINRA Members Subject to New Background Screening Rules

FINRA member institutions should become familiar with new background screening rules.

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January 20, 2016

New Jersey Agency Issues Regulations on Statewide “Ban-the-Box” Law

New Jersey’s Department of Labor and Workforce Development recently issued regulations on the state's statewide "ban-the-box" law.

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January 19, 2016

Pennsylvania Court Rules Background Screening Law Unconstitutional

A Pennsylvania court recently ruled that a law's lifetime prohibition on the ability of individuals with convictions to hold certain jobs in nursing homes and long-term care facilities was unconstitutional on its face.

Littler Report
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January 12, 2016

Annual Report on EEOC Developments – Fiscal Year 2015

This Annual Report on EEOC Developments—Fiscal Year 2015, our fifth annual Report, is designed as a comprehensive guide to significant EEOC developments over the past fiscal year.

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January 4, 2016

Federal Courts Increase Scrutiny of Employer Compliance with the FCRA's Adverse Action Requirements

In the last two years, the number of employment class actions under the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act has ballooned.

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December 16, 2015

Beyond “Ban the Box” – Philadelphia Makes Sweeping Changes to Criminal Records Screening Ordinance

Mayor Michael Nutter signed sweeping amendments to Philadelphia’s so-called “ban the box” law, the Philadelphia Fair Criminal Records Screening Ordinance.

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December 7, 2015

President Obama's Order "Banning the Box" for Federal Employees is an Important Reminder to Review Hiring Policies

Last month, President Obama announced a new mandate to the federal government's human resources department to "delay inquiries into criminal history until later in the hiring process."

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December 3, 2015

Portland, Oregon Bans the Box

On November 25, 2015, Portland’s City Council unanimously passed new rules that will significantly affect an employer’s ability to obtain and use criminal history information in the hiring process.

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December 3, 2015

Ushering in a New Year of Labor and Employment Legislation

With the new year less than one month away, the compliance countdown for new laws has begun. Limited time remains in 2015 for employers to ensure policies and practices are developed or revised to meet 2016 obligations.

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November 9, 2015

New York City Commission on Human Rights Issues Guidance on Citywide "Ban-the-Box" Law

On November 5, 2015, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) released its 13-page Interpretative Enforcement Guidance regarding the City's Fair Chance Act (FCA).

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