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May
14
2013
Update: Minnesota Governor Signs “Ban the Box” Bill into Law


May
08
2013
FTC Conducts Test-Shopping Operation, Warns Data Brokers of Potential FCRA Violations


May
07
2013
Maryland Passes “Ban the Box” Legislation Impacting State Personnel


May
01
2013
Survey: More Companies Conducting Background Checks in India


Apr
24
2013
Colorado Restricts Use of Credit in Employment Decisions


Apr
23
2013
Educational Webinar Announcement: Form I-9 Changes


Apr
22
2013
Minnesota Senate Passes “Ban the Box” Bill


Apr
17
2013
Recently Released Report Addresses Use of Criminal History Records in Texas


Apr
09
2013
FTC Issues Warning Letters to Data Brokers Regarding Tenant Screening


Apr
03
2013
California Introduces Amendment to Information Disclosure Bill


Mar
22
2013
Ban the Box Update: New Jersey, Minnesota Among Jurisdictions Considering Legislation


Mar
19
2013
Update: New York City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Passes Extensive Unemployment Discrimination Bill


Mar
12
2013
Revised Form I-9 Now Available


Feb
20
2013
Data Privacy Update: Australia, Malaysia & New Zealand


Feb
14
2013
Mexico Passes “Guidelines” Creating Obligation to Distribute “Privacy Notice”


Feb
13
2013
New York City Council Passes Unemployment Discrimination Bill; Creates Private Cause of Action; Severe Penalties


Feb
08
2013
Alleged Violations of the FCRA Lead to $3 Million Settlement


Feb
06
2013
United Kingdom: Use of Criminal Records Constitutes Breach of Human Rights


Jan
30
2013
Court Dismisses EEOC Discrimination Claims Regarding Credit Reports in Employment Decisions


Jan
25
2013
New Zealand Privacy Commissioner Voices Concerns with Proposed Drug Testing Requirements


Jan
18
2013
Massachusetts Passes Criminal Background Check Requirements for Education Professionals


Jan
17
2013
FTC Announces Settlement with Background Screening Mobile Apps Provider


Jan
03
2013
Michigan Passes Internet Privacy Protection Bill


Dec
27
2012
Ban the Box Update: Wilmington, Delaware and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Dec
26
2012
EEOC Announces Strategic Enforcement Plan


Dec
24
2012
Federal Trade Commission Orders Data Brokers to Provide Details Regarding Use and Collection of Personal Information


Dec
19
2012
New York Restricts Collection of Social Security Numbers


Dec
17
2012
Study: Bad Hires Cost Employers


Dec
03
2012
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Announces Briefing on Criminal Background Checks and EEOC Guidance


Nov
30
2012
Update: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Alters Required FCRA Forms


Nov
29
2012
EEOC Announces Record Setting Year for Recoveries


Nov
21
2012
Court Finds Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act to be Constitutional


Nov
13
2012
National Association of Professional Background Screeners Responds to Background Screening Report Featured on the Today Show


Nov
09
2012
Colorado, Massachusetts, Washington Pass Measures Legalizing Marijuana


Nov
01
2012
Ohio Senate Bill 337 Provides for “Certificate of Qualification for Employment”


Oct
31
2012
The United States Department of Justice Announces E-Verify Settlement


Oct
19
2012
City of Newark Passes “Ban the Box” Ordinance


Oct
18
2012
Singapore Passes Personal Data Protection Act 2012


Oct
08
2012
Individual Allegedly Poses as Background Check Provider, Embezzles Employer Funds


Oct
05
2012
California Governor Brown Vetoes Bill Prohibiting Unemployment Discrimination


Oct
04
2012
EEOC Tackles Drug Testing Under the Americans with Disabilities Act


Oct
02
2012
Survey: Half of Employers Hire Applicants with a Criminal Record


Oct
01
2012
Massachusetts Law Protecting Temporary Workers Effective January 31, 2013


Sep
28
2012
California Restricts Employer Access to Social Media Passwords


Sep
27
2012
Judge Awards $22.7 Million Judgment in “Diploma Mill” Class Action


Sep
26
2012
Study: Unemployment Status Harms Job Applicants’ Prospects More than Criminal History


Sep
25
2012
Seattle Councilmember Introduces Ordinance Aimed at Criminal History Inquiries


Sep
17
2012
USCIS Announces New E-Verify Enhancements


Sep
12
2012
European Commission Determines Uruguay Offers “Adequate Protection”


Sep
06
2012
Cayman Islands and Jamaica Announce Progress on Data Privacy Legislation


Sep
05
2012
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Alters Required FCRA Forms


Sep
04
2012
New Minnesota Background Screening Requirements for Licensed Debt Collection Agencies


Aug
30
2012
Resume Fraud Highlight Significance of Background Screening Globally


Aug
29
2012
Hong Kong Passes Amendments to Personal Data Ordinance


Aug
23
2012
Update: President Benigno Aquino Signs Philippines Data Privacy Act into Law


Aug
16
2012
District of Columbia Bars Discrimination Against the Unemployed


Aug
13
2012
Missouri and North Carolina Pass “Expungement” Laws


Aug
09
2012
Pennsylvania Requires Public Works Contractors and Subcontractors to Use E-Verify


Aug
02
2012
Philippines Senate Passes “Data Privacy Act”, Awaits President’s Signature


Jul
30
2012
City of Detroit “Ban the Box” Ordinance in Effect for City Employment Applications


Jul
09
2012
Massachusetts CORI Reform: The Final Regulations & Employer Requirements


Jun
28
2012
Indiana Restricts Criminal History Inquiries and Information for Employment


Jun
22
2012
Connecticut Legalizes Medical Marijuana Use, Places Restrictions on Employers


Jun
19
2012
States Act to Ban Employers from Requesting Social Media Passwords


Jun
15
2012
Background Screening Industry Denounces NCLC Study as Inaccurate and Inflammatory


Jun
14
2012
Vermont Prohibits Employers from Using Credit Reports in Employment Decisions


Jun
12
2012
'Data Broker' to Pay $800,000 in FTC Settlement


May
25
2012
Compliance Live: Massachusetts CORI Reform


May
21
2012
Massachusetts CORI Reform Update


Apr
26
2012
EEOC Releases Guidance on Use of Criminal Records in Employment Decisions


Apr
11
2012
Newly Proposed Form I-9


Apr
06
2012
Massachusetts CORI* Reform


Feb
27
2012
White House Issues 'Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights'


Feb
20
2012
European Union: General Draft Protection Regulation


Feb
10
2012
Court Advises: 'Solely' Means Solely Regarding Disclosure and Authorization


Feb
09
2012
E-Verify Self-Check Available Nationwide


Jan
11
2012
Tennessee and South Carolina Pass E-Verify Bills


Nov
09
2011
New Employment Authorization Document Offers More Security


Nov
09
2011
Employees from Sudan or South Sudan with Expiring EADs May Still Be Authorized to Work


Oct
10
2011
California Seeks Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks


Sep
28
2011
Mandatory Implementation of New Federal CCFs Delayed Until November 30, 2011


Aug
02
2011
North Carolina Passes E-Verify Bill


Aug
01
2011
Minnesota Requires E-Verify for State Contractors


Jul
28
2011
Update: EEOC Hearing on Use of Criminal Records


Jul
21
2011
Connecticut Places Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks


Jul
19
2011
EEOC Hearing Scheduled on Use of Criminal Records


Jul
14
2011
Louisiana Governor Signs Two E-Verify Bills


Jul
14
2011
Alabama Requires E-Verify


Jul
13
2011
Indiana Law Restricts Record Access for Certain Crimes


Jul
01
2011
New FCRA Requirements Regarding Use of Credit Reports


May
27
2011
Supreme Court Upholds Arizona E-Verify Law


May
19
2011
USCIS Launches I-9 Central


May
19
2011
Georgia Governor Signs E-Verify Bill


Apr
28
2011
Maryland Places Restrictions on Employers’ Use of Credit Checks


Apr
21
2011
Philadelphia Passes 'Ban the Box' Ordinance


Apr
07
2011
Minnesota E-Verify Executive Order Expires


Mar
31
2011
USCIS Launches E-Verify Self-Check


Mar
24
2011
Virginia Governor Orders Executive Branch Agencies to Use E-Verify By June 1


Mar
02
2011
GAO Study Delivers Insight into Current State and Future of E-Verify


Feb
25
2011
USCIS Announces New I-766 Employment and Travel Authorization Card


Jan
26
2011
Fingerprinting Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators


Jan
17
2011
USCIS Releases Revised M-274 Handbook for Employers


Jan
12
2011
ODAPC Publishes 2011 Random Rates


Jan
05
2011
Florida Governor Signs E-Verify Executive Order, Rhode Island Governor Rescinds E-Verify Executive Order


Nov
23
2010
Arizona Passes Medical Marijuana Initiative


Oct
21
2010
Court Rules in Employer’s Favor Following DOT-required Drug Test Refusal


Oct
01
2010
Update: Puerto Rico Birth Certificates and the Form I-9 Process


Sep
29
2010
DOT Interim Final Rule Provides Guidance on When to Use New Federal CCF


Sep
24
2010
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates and the Form I-9 Process


Aug
26
2010
DHS Publishes Final Rule Regarding Use of Electronic Systems for I-9 Forms


Aug
19
2010
Final Rule Clarifies Fingerprinting Requirements of the SAFE Act


Aug
19
2010
Massachusetts Law Prohibits Employers from Requesting Criminal Record Information on Initial Employment Applications


Aug
18
2010
Illinois Joins Hawaii, Washington, and Oregon Restricting Use of Credit Histories


Aug
17
2010
DOT Final Rule Amends Certain Drug Testing Procedures


Jul
12
2010
South Carolina Increases Enforcement Activities Related to Employment Eligibility Law


Jul
07
2010
DOT Delays Mandatory Use Deadline for Alcohol Testing Form


Jul
01
2010
South Carolina, Mississippi and Utah E-Verify Requirements Effective Today


Jun
22
2010
Oregon Provides Guidance Regarding Recent State Law Limiting Use of Credit Information


May
28
2010
Florida Requires Heightened Screening for Access to Vulnerable Persons


May
13
2010
FMCSA Launching the Pre-employment Screening Program


May
11
2010
Redesigned Green Cards Will Be Issued


Apr
29
2010
Implementation Date of HHS Mandatory Guidelines Delayed until Oct. 1, 2010


Apr
19
2010
FMCSA Delays Implementation and Enforcement of CSA 2010 Program for Most States


Apr
13
2010
Utah E-Verify Bill Signed into Law


Apr
01
2010
Fingerprinting Requirements for Mortgage Loan Originators


Apr
01
2010
Oregon Restricts Use of Credit Histories


Mar
18
2010
DHS to Enhance E-Verify, Publicize Information about Federal Contractors Enrolled in E-Verify


Mar
17
2010
Virginia House Passes E-Verify Bill


Mar
12
2010
Utah House Passes E-Verify Bill


Mar
02
2010
FMCSA Launches Website for Pre-Employment Screening Program


Feb
25
2010
Employer Violated Privacy Act in Canada by Conducting Pre-Employment Credit Check


Feb
10
2010
Court Rules Oklahoma May Enforce E-Verify Provision


Feb
01
2010
Illinois Modifies E-Verify Attestation Form, Extends Deadline for Employers Enrolled in E-Verify who use Designated Agent


Jan
28
2010
Illinois Right to Privacy Act requires Employers Enrolled in E-Verify to Sign Attestation Before Jan. 30


Jan
26
2010
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Announces Federal Ban on Texting for Commercial Truck Drivers


Jan
13
2010
FMCSA Delays Access to National Motor Carrier Employment Screening System


Nov
23
2009
U.S. Immigration and Customs Announces 1,000 New Workplace Audits


Oct
22
2009
E-Verify Extended for Three Years


Oct
02
2009
E-Verify Funded Through Oct. 31, 2009


Oct
01
2009
Nebraska E-Verify Law Effective Today


Sep
08
2009
E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Effective Today


Aug
28
2009
New Edition of the Form I-9 Released


Aug
26
2009
Federal Judge Clears Way for Implementation of the Federal Contractor E-Verify Regulation


Aug
25
2009
Federal Court Hears Oral Arguments in Federal Contractor E-Verify Challenge and DHS Formally Rescinds No-Match Rule


Aug
20
2009
Reminder: E-Verify Requirements for Federal Contractor/Subcontractor Effective Sept. 8


Aug
07
2009
Direct Observation Collections Mandatory for Return-to-Duty and Follow-Up Testing Beginning August 31, 2009


Jul
30
2009
FTC Announces Expanded Business Education Campaign on 'Red Flags' Rule


Jul
22
2009
Washington Driving Record Abstracts to be Available to Employers Beginning July 26


Jul
16
2009
US District Court to Decide Fate of Suit Challenging Federal Contractor E-Verify Rule


Jul
10
2009
Administration Announces Support for E-Verify Rule


Jun
30
2009
USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Eligibility Verification Form


Jun
02
2009
Effective Date for Federal E-Verify Rule Expected to be Delayed Again


Jun
01
2009
Utah Legislation Prohibits Pre-Employment Collection Of Personal Information


May
01
2009
FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule until August 1, 2009


Apr
17
2009
Effective Date for Federal E-Verify Rule Delayed until June 30, 2009


Apr
08
2009
Nebraska Passes E-Verify Bill


Apr
03
2009
Employers Must Use Revised Form I-9 Today


Mar
31
2009
US District Court Strikes Down Illinois E-Verify Law


Mar
16
2009
E-Verify Extended through September 30, 2009


Feb
13
2009
Massachusetts Identity Theft Regulations Deadline Extended to January 1, 2010


Jan
30
2009
USCIS Delays Rule Changing List of Documents Acceptable to Verify Employment Eligibility


Jan
28
2009
E-Verify Effective Date for Federal Contractors Extended to May 21, 2009


Jan
09
2009
US DOJ Delays E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors


Dec
17
2008
USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form


Nov
14
2008
Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify System


Oct
30
2008
E-Verify Final Rule for Federal Contractors Submitted to OMB


Oct
28
2008
DHS Releases No-Match Supplemental Final Rule


Sep
30
2008
President Bush Signs Bill Reauthorizing E-Verify Program


Sep
17
2008
Appeals Court Upholds Arizona E-Verify Law


Aug
08
2008
USCIS Approves New Passport Card for Employment Eligibility Verification


Jul
07
2008
Missouri Passes E-Verify Legislation


Jun
06
2008
President Bush Signs Executive Order Requiring Federal Contractors Use E-Verify


Jun
04
2008
South Carolina Passes E-Verify Legislation


Jun
04
2008
Preliminary Injunction Blocks Enforcement of Oklahoma E-Verify Law


Nov
26
2007
New Form I-9 Announced in Federal Register