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Updated to reflect restrictions on age-related inquiries, effective September 28, 2025.
Updated to reflect law regarding employer disclosure of sexual harassment allegations against an employee, effective August 4, 2025.
Updated to reflect amendments to the Minneapolis Civil Rights Ordinance restricting adverse actions based on criminal history.
Updated to reflect Spokane ban the address law, effective May 25, 2025.
The Washington legislature has passed a law that would enhance criminal background screening protections for job applicants and employees.
New technologies used to track and analyze workers and job applicants often will be governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Legal considerations for HR concerning employee background checks of job applicants and employees. Support on properly conducting background checks.