Automatic Record Sealing Expanded in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) ruled that automatic report sealing is now applicable to more court-related outcomes Read More
Prince George's County, Maryland Passes Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens
The Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens ("the Act"), takes effect on September 16, 2024. Read More
Reminder: New Criminal History Consideration Regulations for California Employers Effective October 1, 2023
As previously reported , California employers must now adhere to updated changes in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) concerning the use of criminal history information in employment. Read More
Idaho Enacts "The Clean Slate Act"
Taking effect on January 1, 2024, the new law protects criminal history records from disclosure under specific conditions and circumstances. Read More
Atlanta Amends Anti-Discrimination Ordinance to Include Protections for Gender Expression and Criminal Histories
By Rachel P. Kaercher , Wendy Buckingham and William Simmons on November 10, 2022 Read More