New Pennsylvania Legislation and Philadelphia Ordinance Amendment Tackle Pardoned Convictions, Expunged Records, and Negligent Hiring Liability
By William J. Simmons and Haley Norwillo on January 4, 2024 Read More
Guidance Issued by Rhode Island Supreme Court on Expungement Law
The newly implemented law offers guidance on expunging marijuana records in compliance with the legalization law that was enacted in 2022. Read More
A Rule Change Involving New Hampshire Child Care Laws May Affect Employer Hiring Processes
The state is revoking current allowances permitting an individual to work under supervised conditions in a child care setting prior to receiving the results of a background check. Read More
Chicago Enacts Amendments to and Expands Requirements of its Criminal History Screening Ordinance
By Andrew Gray and Rod M. Fliegel on May 10, 2023 Read More
Bill Strengthening Background Checks for Childcare Workers Passes in Texas
Texas' legislature approved a bill to increase screening requirements for caretakers at foster care facilities. Read More