Scrutiny into CHRIA Violations Results in Increase of Lawsuits
District Court rules that subjects have up to six years to file claims against employers for improper use of criminal history under the Pennsylvania Criminal History Record Information Act (CHRIA). Read More
Michigan Supreme Court Order FAQs Aim to Clarify Court Record Access
As previously communicated, the Michigan Supreme Court amended Michigan Court Rule 1.109 allowing authorized individuals to obtain access to individual court records, provided that certain ID requirements are met. Read More
Criminal History Questions Barred in the Application Process for Federal Agencies
The new rule is incorporated into broader provisions included in the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Read More
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on November 16, 2023 requiring that certain past criminal conviction records be sealed. Read More
Monroe County in New York Passes Fair Chance Employment Act
Home to the City of Rochester, Monroe County passed a "Ban the Box" bill on August 8, 2023 Read More