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Oklahoma Legislators May Revive Ban-the-Box Legislation

Written on November 2, 2023.

Oklahoma Legislators May Revive Ban-the-Box Legislation November 2, 2023 Many expect legislators in Oklahoma to pass legislation that would help ex-felons. Should it pass in the next session, it would improve employment and housing opportunities...

What to Know About Monroe County’s “Ban the Box” Law

Written on August 23, 2023.

What to Know About Monroe County’s “Ban the Box” Law August 23, 2023 Monroe County employers impacted by “ban the box” legislation may have to consider another law. In a recent 20-9 vote, the county passed the Monroe...

Details of Harris County’s Recent Ban-the-Box Policy

Written on September 29, 2022.

Details of Harris County’s Recent Ban-the-Box Policy October 1, 2022 Harris County, Texas, has recently become one of the many jurisdictions in the country to institute a ban-the-box type policy. Harris County includes the majority of the City...

Tampa Passes Ordinance Creating Ban-the-Box Policy for City Contractors

Written on September 28, 2022.

Tampa Passes Ordinance Creating Ban-the-Box Policy for City Contractors September 28, 2022 The Tampa City Council has passed a long-considered “ban-the-box” style ordinance to encourage contractors for the city to hire ex-felons. However,...

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Written on August 31, 2022.

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry The real estate industry is an integral part of communities. The workers in this industry help many people, assisting with personal and financial information as part...

Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here?

Written on August 30, 2022.

Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here? In most states, legislators have enacted “ban-the-box” type laws. These laws prevent employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal history until later in the hiring process. It also...

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law

Written on July 5, 2022.

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law Late last year, the Des Moines city council passed a “ban-the-box” type law to little notice despite the major effects it has on employers now that it has already gone into effect. This law, like most...

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

Written on June 21, 2022.

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law The United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has proposed initial regulations in order to implement the federal government’s “ban-the-box” regulations, officially...

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications

Written on June 11, 2022.

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications New Jersey lawmakers have proposed expanding “ban-the-box” type legislation to college applications. Bill A3869, sponsored by Assemblywoman...

Background Screening Needs for Manufacturers Are Changing

Written on May 4, 2022.

Background Screening Needs for Manufacturers Are Changing Manufacturing companies are important to our country, and manufacturers consider it vital to ensure that their employees are responsible and dependable. In order to avoid possible liability...

Tag: Ban-the-Box Law

Oklahoma Legislators May Revive Ban-the-Box Legislation

What to Know About Monroe County’s “Ban the Box” Law

Details of Harris County’s Recent Ban-the-Box Policy

Tampa Passes Ordinance Creating Ban-the-Box Policy for City Contractors

The Importance and Challenges of Background Checks for the Real Estate Industry

Ban-the-Box Laws: How Did We Get Here?

Des Moines, Iowa Introduces “Ban-the-Box” Law

OPM Proposes Initial Regulations for Federal Government’s “Ban-the-Box” Law

New Jersey Lawmakers Consider “Ban-the-Box” Legislation for College Applications

Background Screening Needs for Manufacturers Are Changing

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