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Florida Expands Barbering and Cosmetology Licenses for Those With Criminal History

Written on December 11, 2023.

Florida Expands Barbering and Cosmetology Licenses for Those With Criminal History December 11, 2023 A Florida state Senate panel recently approved a bill concerning barber and cosmetology licensing. According to the bill, individuals with prior...

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...

California Senate Committee Advances Fair Chance Act of 2023 With Amendments

Written on May 10, 2023.

California Senate Committee Advances Fair Chance Act of 2023 With Amendments May 10, 2023 California’s Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a bill to limit non-mandatory background checks for employment. However, its passage came with...

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Seattle Fair Chance Ordinance

Written on April 24, 2023.

Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Seattle Fair Chance Ordinance April 24, 2023 The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned part of Seattle’s Fair Chance Housing ordinance. This decision follows a federal judge ruling the Fair Chance...

Major Shipping Service Settles Class Action Over Alleged Ban on Criminal History

Written on April 3, 2023.

Major Shipping Service Settles Class Action Over Alleged Ban on Criminal History April 3, 2023 In the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, a major international shipping and delivery company has settled a class action lawsuit....

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act May Increase Labor Pool, But Employers Should Be Prepared

Written on February 6, 2023.

Connecticut’s Clean Slate Act May Increase Labor Pool, But Employers Should Be Prepared February 6th, 2022 Nearly 44,000 people have had their convictions overturned since the start of the year thanks to Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law, removing...

California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act

Written on January 16, 2023.

California Offers Clarification Regarding Legal Use of Applicant’s Criminal History Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act January 16, 2023 The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently released its proposed modifications to the regulations...