8/23 Update: New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues Guidance Related to Decriminalization Law
On February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed three cannabis reform laws into law. 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
Update: Illinois Bill Limits Criminal History Consideration for Employment Decisions, Effective March 23, 2021
SB 1480 amends the Illinois Human Rights Act (IHRA) by prohibiting employers from considering criminal conviction records when making employment decisions. Read More
Transit Authority Agrees to Settle in Background Check Suit
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) agreed to rescind its alleged comprehensive ban on hiring individuals with prior drug convictions and pay $3.6 million in damages to settle a class action claiming the authority had violated state and federal law. 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