City of Columbia, SC Clarifies Coverage of Criminal Records and Salary History Ordinance
By William J. Simmons and Bill Foster on February 10, 2020 Read More
Suit Alleges Violation of New York Discrimination Laws Against Online Marketplace Company
A new class lawsuit accuses Fresh Direct LLC and Fresh Direct Holdings, Inc. of violating the laws by categorically excluding individuals with certain types of criminal records from positions of employment. Read More
Pennsylvania Child Protective Service Law Amended
The amendment took effect at the end of 2019, requiring that a background check be completed in its entirety before employees who have direct contact with children start working. Read More
California DFEH Ramps Up Enforcement of FEHA's Protections Against Criminal Record Discrimination
By Rod M. Fliegel on March 8, 2021 Read More
California Court of Appeal Determines Employer Had Reason to Know Applicant's Criminal Conviction Was an Impermissible Employment Consideration, Ordering New Trial
Six years following the initially filed complaint, the California Court of Appeal reversed the superior court's decision in favor of the California car dealer, remanding the case back to the superior court for a new trial. Read More