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REDEEM Act of 2023 - Maryland Passes Bill to Reduce Waiting Periods for Expungements

Maryland Passes Bill to Reduce Waiting Periods for Expungements

Written on May 30, 2023.

Maryland Passes Bill to Reduce Waiting Periods for Expungements May 30, 2023 Governor Wes Moore of Maryland recently signed Senate Bill 37 into law, officially introducing the REDEEM Act of 2023. This bill halved the waiting period for expungements...

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Chicago Amends and Expands City’s Ban-the-Box Legislation

Chicago Amends and Expands City’s Ban-the-Box Legislation

Written on May 24, 2023.

Chicago Amends and Expands City’s Ban-the-Box Legislation May 24, 2023 The City of Chicago recently amended its “ban-the-box” ordinance. This amendment will affect how employers within the city may conduct criminal record screening....

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Baton Rouge Proposes Expanding Ban-the-Box Regulation to Private Employers

Baton Rouge Proposes Expanding Ban-the-Box Regulation to Private Employers

Written on May 22, 2023.

Baton Rouge Proposes Expanding Ban-the-Box Regulation to Private Employers May 22, 2023 Recently, East Baton Rouge considered a proposal that could give thousands of people more employment opportunities. According to the ordinance, it would prevent...

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California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Resident’s a First Chance at Clearing Their Records

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records

Written on January 31, 2023.

California’s Newly Effective Record Sealing Law Gives Some Residents a First Chance at Clearing Their Records January 31, 2023 Since the start of the year, a new law has taken effect in California that allows eligible residents to seal their...

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Ban-the-Box -Minnesota Legislators Suggest Banning the Box for State Board and Commission Appointments

Minnesota Legislators Suggest Banning the Box for State Board and Commission Appointments

Written on January 24, 2023.

Minnesota Legislators Suggest Banning the Box for State Board and Commission Appointments January 24, 2023 At the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce event, the state’s Senate Majority Leader made a statement about a ban-the-box law. According...

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How Employers Can Provide Applicants With Criminal Records a Chance

How Employers Can Provide Applicants With Criminal Records a Chance

Written on January 4, 2023.

How Employers Can Provide Applicants With Criminal Records a Chance January 4, 2023 Approximately one in three Americans have a criminal record, making it difficult to find work. In some cases, qualified individuals often find themselves passed...

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

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...

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

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,...

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New Jersey Attorney General Sends Message to Landlords In Violation of the State’s New Ban-the-Box Law for Housing

New Jersey Attorney General Sends Message to Landlords In Violation of the State’s New Ban-the-Box Law for Housing

Written on September 23, 2022.

New Jersey Attorney General Sends Message to Landlords In Violation of the State’s New Ban-the-Box Law for Housing September 23, 2022 New Jersey’s Attorney General’s Office has boldly declared that it is beginning to enforce...

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

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...

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