Colorado Becomes Seventh State to Enact "Clean Slate" Legislation
Senate Bill 22-099 enacts "Clean Slate" legislation in Colorado, allowing for the automatic sealing of arrest records that do not result in a conviction. Read More
FDIC Provides Additional Clarification Regarding Changes to Background Screening Requirements
The FDIC has issued a summary of changes regarding recent amendments to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act, which establishes hiring and background screening regulations for FDIC-member banks. Read More
Clothing Retailer Accused of Violating New York State Law
Former employee files class action against The Gap, Inc. (Gap) after the company allegedly fired the individual without properly evaluating the context of a 2017 misdemeanor conviction. Read More
Automatic Record Sealing Expanded in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that automatic report sealing is now applicable to more court-related outcomes Read More
Wisconsin Supreme Court Eases the Burden for Employers Defending Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Claims Under State Law
By Michael Gotzler and Casey Kaiser on March 11, 2022 Read More