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June 19, 2013 Maine House of Representatives passes bill that would allow some minor offenses...
Maine House of Representatives passes bill that would allow some minor offenses to be expunged. http://ow.ly/mbxtY


Bill to clear past shoplifting offenses from criminal records wins Maine...
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AUGUSTA, Maine — A bill giving some people with a single and minor criminal conviction on their records a second chance passed the Maine House of...
June 17, 2013 Buffalo and Seattle both pass "ban the box" measures. http://ow.ly/m7q2A #backg...
Buffalo and Seattle both pass "ban the box" measures. http://ow.ly/m7q2A #backgroundchecks


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June 17, 2013 Audit discovers 64 Montana school bus drivers with criminal history. http://ow....
Audit discovers 64 Montana school bus drivers with criminal history. http://ow.ly/m7eon


Audit finds 64 Montana school bus drivers with criminal history
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A recent legislative audit finds there are at least 64 Montana school bus drivers with criminal records, including two with drunken-driving...
June 14, 2013 New Indiana criminal expungement law goes into effect on July 1st. http://ow.ly/...
New Indiana criminal expungement law goes into effect on July 1st. http://ow.ly/m2mWH


New law to wipe away criminal records | WLFI - Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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Thousands of Indiana residents could have old criminal records expunged under a new state law that goes into effect next month.
June 13, 2013 Dollar General and BMW subject of EEOC lawsuits alleging discrimination. http://...
Dollar General and BMW subject of EEOC lawsuits alleging discrimination. http://ow.ly/m01pI


Criminal background checks are targeted in two new EEOC suits - ABA Journal
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Dollar General Corp. and a BMW manufacturing plant for their use of criminal background checks...
June 12, 2013 BMW facing EEOC lawsuit alleging a criminal background policy that disproportion...
BMW facing EEOC lawsuit alleging a criminal background policy that disproportionately affected minorities. http://ow.ly/lXINi


BMW hit with discrimination lawsuit from EEOC
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced a lawsuit against BMW on Tuesday.
June 11, 2013 Nevada becomes 3rd state in the last 12 months to enact legislation restricting...
Nevada becomes 3rd state in the last 12 months to enact legislation restricting use of credit history in hiring process.
June 11, 2013 Company in Chicago area faces EEOC lawsuit for allegedly not hiring an applicant...
Company in Chicago area faces EEOC lawsuit for allegedly not hiring an applicant due to their illness. http://ow.ly/lUX7L


Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Sues Professional...
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Professional Freezing Services, a cold storage warehouse and distribution company serving the Chicago area, violated federal law by failing to hire...
June 11, 2013 University of Michigan changes policy requiring job candidates to pass backgroun...
University of Michigan changes policy requiring job candidates to pass background check and education verification. http://ow.ly/lUVjQ


New University of Michigan policy requires pre-employment background...
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U-M now requires all applicants to undergo a background check and has expanded its employee background check policy to include education verification.
June 6, 2013 City of Seattle considering "ban the box" measure prohibiting employers from ask...
City of Seattle considering "ban the box" measure prohibiting employers from asking about criminal history on application. http://ow.ly/lLP1v


Seattle may limit use of crime checks in hiring
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The Seattle City Council is considering legislation to limit when employers can ask applicants about their criminal history. The goal is to open...
June 4, 2013 State of Delaware considering limiting how government agencies utilize criminal...
State of Delaware considering limiting how government agencies utilize criminal background checks in hiring process. http://ow.ly/lHJTR


Delaware bill would restrict government agency use of criminal...
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DOVER, Del. — Democratic lawmakers have introduced a bill that would restrict the authority of state and local government agencies to conduct...
June 4, 2013 Panda Express agrees to settlement with EEOC over sexual harassment. http://ow.l...
Panda Express agrees to settlement with EEOC over sexual harassment. http://ow.ly/lGUt3


Panda Express Agrees to Early Settlement with Equal Employment...
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Chinese quick service restaurant giant Panda Express will pay $150,000 to settle an EEOC lawsuit on behalf of at least three female teenagers who...
June 4, 2013 Make sure your background screening is compliant. http://ow.ly/lFw9L
Make sure your background screening is compliant. http://ow.ly/lFw9L


Is Your Criminal Screening Process Compliant? | The National Law Review
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An employer’s reluctance in hiring an applicant with a criminal history is understandable and sensible. Employers have an obligation to ensure a...
June 3, 2013 EEOC targets trucking companies for harassment. http://ow.ly/lFfRu
EEOC targets trucking companies for harassment. http://ow.ly/lFfRu


EEOC Targets Trucking Companies for Harassment, Discrimination - TopNews...
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One trucking company has agreed to pay to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, while the...
May 31, 2013 Indiana courts preparing for expungement requests as new law goes into effect Ju...
Indiana courts preparing for expungement requests as new law goes into effect July 1. http://ow.ly/lAd3K


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May 31, 2013 Nevada becomes 10th state to prohibit employers from using credit history for hi...
Nevada becomes 10th state to prohibit employers from using credit history for hiring purposes. http://ow.ly/lAbUN
May 30, 2013 Buffalo City Council passes "ban the box" initiative prohibiting employers from...
Buffalo City Council passes "ban the box" initiative prohibiting employers from asking about prior convictions on application. http://ow.ly/lxPlO


Council ‘bans the box’ to help ex-cons land jobs - The Buffalo News
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The Common Council on Tuesday voted, 7-2, to “ban the box,” making it illegal for any employer in the City of Buffalo to ask job seekers on their...
May 29, 2013 Rhode Island now requires a background check for all school volunteers. http://o...
Rhode Island now requires a background check for all school volunteers. http://ow.ly/lvnhj


Background Checks Now Required for School Volunteers | WPRI.com
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It is now a requirement for current or prospective school department volunteers to undergo a state criminal background check.
May 29, 2013 Are you using the newly revised Form I-9? You should be. http://ow.ly/lvmAr
Are you using the newly revised Form I-9? You should be. http://ow.ly/lvmAr


U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised the...
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The Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 has been revised by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and how it’s easier to...
May 28, 2013 Stand alone bill advanced in Congress mandating use of E-Verify system. http://...
Stand alone bill advanced in Congress mandating use of E-Verify system. http://ow.ly/lsRH0


Opinion: On its own, E-Verify places too heavy a burden on small businesses
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Three employers explain why the system should be mandated only if part of a broader immigration deal.
May 28, 2013 A comprehensive background check is a must for any business. http://ow.ly/lsNQs...
A comprehensive background check is a must for any business. http://ow.ly/lsNQs Protect your employees, clients, and business.


Failure to background check bad for business
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HotelNewsNow.comdelivers hotel industry news to executives who own, manage, or finance hotels, as well as the hotel managers and employees who...
May 23, 2013 Iowa State House passes bill requiring all school employees to pass a background...
Iowa State House passes bill requiring all school employees to pass a background check. http://ow.ly/lkF2T


Iowa House Passes School Employees' Background Check Bill
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Public school districts would be required to conduct background checks on all employees and potential new hires under a bill unanimously approved...
May 21, 2013 Michigan considering expanding what convictions may be expunged. http://ow.ly/lg3Ia
Michigan considering expanding what convictions may be expunged. http://ow.ly/lg3Ia


Proposed bill would allow for some to expunge criminal records
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A bill passed Thursday by the Michigan House Criminal Justice committee would allow for the erasure of certain criminal convictions.
May 21, 2013 Finding an accredited background check provider is very important. http://ow.ly/...
Finding an accredited background check provider is very important. http://ow.ly/lfTaU IntelliCorp is accredited by NAPBS.


Background Checks: Avoid Pitfalls Through Accrediation
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With the FTC cracking down on a number of firms, one association's accreditation efforts on background checks are helping to raise the industry's...
May 21, 2013 Ban the box legislation passes in Minnesota affecting private employers. http://...
Ban the box legislation passes in Minnesota affecting private employers. http://ow.ly/lfS7T


Passes Ban the Box Legislation on Employment Applications
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Minnesota passes Ban the Box legislation for private employers to remove criminal history questions from employment applications.
May 21, 2013 Another city mandates background checks for volunteers working with kids. http:/...
Another city mandates background checks for volunteers working with kids. http://ow.ly/lfbq2 This is becoming the norm.


Volunteers working with kids will need background checks in Maywood -...
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The Maywood Council passed an ordinance on April 23 that will require employees and volunteers working with youth to have criminal background checks.
May 6, 2013 Starting May 7 employers are obligated to begin using the newly revised Form I-9...
Starting May 7 employers are obligated to begin using the newly revised Form I-9. http://ow.ly/kLiuQ


Business Workshop: Employers must use new I-9 form
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All employers have an obligation to complete form I-9, the Employment Eligibility and Verification form, which verifies the identity and employment...
May 6, 2013 Minnesota State Senate advances "ban-the-box" measure. http://ow.ly/kKqBy
Minnesota State Senate advances "ban-the-box" measure. http://ow.ly/kKqBy


Business forum: 'Ban-the-box bill' advances in the Minnesota Senate
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The Minnesota Senate voted in April to adopt so-called “ban-the-box” legislation restricting employers’ ability to inquire into applicants’...
May 3, 2013 It's time to have a comprehensive & proactive pre-employment screening process....
It's time to have a comprehensive & proactive pre-employment screening process. http://ow.ly/kG2cD


Safety&Compliance: Beware these background screening pitfalls - Articles...
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If you haven’t taken a look at your driver hiring and screening procedures in a while, it’s time for a thorough review to avoid running afoul of...

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