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Updated to reflect Clean Slate Act, effective November 16, 2024.
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 San Diego County fair chance ordinance, effective October 10, 2024.
Updated to reflect forthcoming amendments to the Prince George's County criminal record screening ordinance.
Enhanced to improve the comprehensiveness, organization and scope of coverage.
Updated to reflect private right of action under salary history inquiry law, effective January 1, 2024.
Updated to reflect limitations on preemployment screening for off-duty marijuana use, effective January 1, 2024.
Updated to reflect amendments to Chicago ban the box ordinance, effective April 24, 2023.
Enhanced to add coverage of Gainesville ban the box ordinance, effective December 15, 2022.
Updated to reflect law allowing for the sealing of certain criminal case records, effective December 31, 2022.
HR guidance on using credit checks legally and fairly with job applicants in compliance with the FCRA.