New Arizona Law Allows for Applicant Nondisclosure of Sealed Records
SB 1294 provides for the sealing of criminal offense records under certain circumstances and provides that an applicant for employment does not have to disclose such records. Read More
Georgia Passes Second Chance Employment Bill
Set to take effect January 1, 2021, the bill affords individuals the opportunity to remove certain convictions from a criminal record based on accruing a successful number of "conviction-free" years. Read More
Reminder from the Louisiana Department of Insurance Regarding Employing Individuals with Felonies
The Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance reissued an advisory letter on May 23, 2022, reminding insurance producers of their responsibilities for conducting a thorough background check when employing staff. Read More
New Arizona Law Eases Restrictions for Obtaining Occupational Licenses for Those With Criminal Histories
By Neil Alexander and Shaylon Lovell on May 10, 2021 Read More
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