Arizona Creates Fresh Second Chance Opportunities With Record Sealing Law
With Arizona opening the door to permanently sealing more criminal records, how can employers adapt and remain legally compliant during hiring?
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With Arizona opening the door to permanently sealing more criminal records, how can employers adapt and remain legally compliant during hiring?
Across the nation, in 2022, multiple states passed new laws concerning old criminal records. In 2023, many come into force. What does it mean for employers?
Despite a vigorous, fair chance movement nationwide, New York's attempt at reform—and a wide-reaching expungement program—stalled again in 2022.
A 2021 ruling in California upended the state's background check landscape. Recent efforts to correct the issue have come up short, making more delays likely.
President Biden signaled a major future shift in cannabis policy with one sweeping executive action. What does this change mean for employers?
How do employees and job-seekers feel about Fair Chance policies? New survey results reveal intriguing trends in shifting attitudes.
Is an OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) check necessary for the hiring process? For some companies, the answer is yes. Learn about these checks, what they involve, and what to do.
Texas has very few laws about how employers can screen potential new hires at the state level. However, as another county bans the box, could change come soon?
What does the EEOC's enforcement of fair hiring regulations mean for society and employers? Dive into the pros and cons of both sides in this quick look.
In an effort to combat bias and constitute more diverse juries, the New Jersey Supreme Court will consider numerous changes. What can employers learn from this?