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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).
Updated to reflect latest developments.
Updated to reflect amendments to the Prince George's County criminal record screening ordinance, effective September 16, 2024.
Legal considerations for HR concerning employee background checks of job applicants and employees. Support on properly conducting background checks.