As we observe Second Chance Month in April in the United States, it’s an opportune time for employers to consider the benefits of hiring and advancing individuals with a criminal background. This initiative is not just about giving a second chance to the formerly...
Employers hiring in Los Angeles must prepare for the new Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, scheduled to take effect September 3, 2024. This new law was introduced by the LA County Board of Supervisors and expands on the already existing protections afforded...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation that significantly restricts employer’s access to and use of personal social media accounts. If you are currently including a social media search as part of your recruiting or employment screening or...
As a reminder, on Friday, February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles, Criminal Division, removed access to Date of Birth from all public facing index systems. Date of Birth is used to ensure criminal convictions provided in a consumer report for...
The Los Angeles Superior Court announced this week that effective 5:00 pm this Friday (February 23, 2024), they will be removing the month and year of birth from the court index search engine (day of birth was previously redacted). This change applies to both the...
Just a Reminder on Recent CA Background & Drug Testing Laws CA Cannabis Testing Prohibitions Effective January 1, 2024, California joined a number of other states who have passed laws making it unlawful to discriminate against an applicant or employee based on...
