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July 17, 2013

Rhode Island Enacts "Ban the Box" Law Prohibiting Employment Application Criminal History Inquiries Until the First Job Interview

Effective January 1, 2014, a recent amendment to Rhode Island law will restrict the timing of pre-employment
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June 20, 2013

Seattle Adopts Ordinance Limiting Inquiries Into and Use of Criminal Records for Employment Purposes

Effective November 1, 2013, Seattle, Washington will join various other jurisdictions (most recently
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June 12, 2013

Two New EEOC Criminal Record Lawsuits Underscore Important Strategic and Practical Considerations for Employers Conducting Background Checks

In March 2010, an employer successfully persuaded the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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June 7, 2013

The Flurry of New Employment Laws Regulating the Use of Criminal Records Continues with Expanded Restrictions in Indiana, North Carolina, Texas, and Buffalo, New York

Update: Texas House Bill 1188 was signed into law by Governor Rick Perry on June 14, 2013.The public
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May 30, 2013

Nevada is the Latest State to Restrict the Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes

On May 25, 2013, Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval signed a new law making Nevada the third state in the
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May 17, 2013

Minnesota Enacts “Ban the Box Law" Prohibiting Employment Application Criminal History Checkmark Boxes and Restricting Criminal Record Inquiries Until After Interviews or Conditional Job Offers

Effective January 1, 2014, recent amendments to Minnesota law will restrict the timing of pre-employment
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April 26, 2013

Colorado is the Latest and Ninth State to Enact Legislation Restricting the Use of Credit Reports for Employment Purposes

On April 19, 2013, Colorado Governor John W. Hickenlooper signed into law Senate Bill 13-018 (the "Employment
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February 4, 2013

EEOC Suit Against Employer Screening Applicants Based on Credit History Information Dismissed

In April 2012, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its updated enforcement guidance
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December 20, 2012

A New Year Brings New Compliance Obligations for Employers

As 2012 winds to a close, a look back at legal developments demonstrates that federal and state legislatures
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October 22, 2012

Employers in Newark, New Jersey Must Comply with a New Ordinance Broadly Restricting Their Discretion to Rely on Criminal Records for Employment Purposes

Effective November 18, 2012, most employers that operate in Newark, New Jersey must comply with a new

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