The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
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NYC publishes interpretative enforcement guide concerning recent ban on applicant credit checks; includes stipulation for exemption of FINRA members
The New York City Commission on Human Rights released the document concerning the Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act (“SCDEA”), which went into effect on September 3. Read More
Industry group urges Federal Insurance Office to appoint initial NARAB Board
A group representing wholesale insurance agents and brokers is urging the Federal Insurance Office to appoint members to the board of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB). Read More
California clarifies its limitations on who may complete Form I-9s
California’s Secretary of State issued a response to inquiries from the law firm Littler Mendelson regarding its restrictions on the use of notary publics to complete a Form I-9. Read More
Delaware consolidates background check regulations for child care workers
The legislation addresses inconsistencies in the nature of background checks required and the type of criminal convictions or child protection registry levels that would bar an individual from working or volunteering for a child-serving entity, according to delawareonline.com. Read More
Maine enacts law to protect applicants’ and employees’ social media privacy
The law, which will go into effect on October 15, 2015, applies to all employers, both public and private. Read More