Background Checks Archives

Several Iowa Care Facilities Failed to Conduct Background Checks

Written on January 19, 2024.

Several Iowa Care Facilities Failed to Conduct Background Checks Twelve Iowa care facilities received fines for violations concerning background checks for workers and residence abuse. As such, the Iowa Department of Inspections Appeals and Licensing...

New York Bill To Improve Background Checks for Camp Counselors Has Been Signed Into Law

Written on October 31, 2023.

New York Bill To Improve Background Checks for Camp Counselors Has Been Signed Into Law October 31, 2023 New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation to increase background check requirements for counselors at youth camps. This...

New Expungement Law Delays Michigan Background Checks

Written on October 16, 2023.

New Expungement Law Delays Michigan Background Checks October 16, 2023 Michigan drivers working for a major ride-share service company have recently faced challenges trying to work. This complication is because the company has struggled with significant...

Hospital Chain Reaches Settlement Over Background Check Disclosures

Written on June 30, 2023.

Hospital Chain Reaches Settlement Over Background Check Disclosures June 30, 2023 A major hospital chain in California has agreed to pay more than $4 million to resolve a class action lawsuit. This suit claims that the chain violated the Fair...

New Missouri Bill Would Expand Background Checks for the Cannabis Industry

Written on May 31, 2023.

New Missouri Bill Would Expand Background Checks for the Cannabis Industry May 31, 2023 Early May 2023, the Missouri Senate passed legislation that would require workers in the cannabis industry to submit fingerprint background checks. This requirement...

Fairfax Schools Expand Screening with Regular Employee Background Checks

Written on May 8, 2023.

Fairfax Schools Expand Screening with Regular Employee Background Checks May 8, 2023 The Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) district recently announced new measures to increase the effectiveness of its employment screening program. This program...

California Bill Seeks To Greatly Limit Background Checks for Employment

Written on April 5, 2023.

California Bill Seeks To Greatly Limit Background Checks for Employment April 5, 2023 Earlier, the California legislature introduced Senate Bill 809, also known as the Fair Chance Act of 2023. If passed, this bill would replace existing restrictions...