Georgia Legislators Look to Open Up Occupational Licenses to People With Criminal Records
January 20, 2023
Lawmakers in Georgia will work on legislation that would allow workers with criminal records to obtain occupational licenses, such as barbers...
Simple Marijuana Possession May Make For Complex Background Check Considerations
January 5, 2023
In October, the president of the United States issued a pardon to all citizens and lawful permanent residents convicted of simple marijuana possession....
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...
Delivery Company’s Hiring Practices Face Scrutiny in the Wake of Driver’s Confession of Kidnapping and Murder
December 23, 2022
A woman has called for an investigation into a delivery agency’s hiring practices. Allegedly, a contracted...
Kansas Legislators Expect Legislation to Make Expungements Easier in the Upcoming Year
Kansas lawmakers feel one step closer to passing a bill to improve the approach to expunging criminal records. This progress addresses the many claims about...
Ohio Senate Passes Sweeping Changes to Criminal Record Sealing, Expungements, and Penalties for Cannabis-Related Offenses
December 12, 2022
On November 30, Ohio’s Senate passed a new bill to expunge and seal criminal records. The bill includes...
Employees Expect Their Employers to Give the Formerly Convicted a Second Chance
December 2, 2022
People with criminal records frequently have difficulty obtaining a job, especially those previously incarcerated. Unfortunately, they face significant...
New Legislation in Louisiana Aims to Remove Barriers to Licensure for People With Criminal Records
November 23, 2022
In August of this year, two new bills attempting to reform occupational licensing regulations in Louisiana went into law. This...
NIJ Finds Expungement of Criminal Records Provides Significant Benefits for Reentry
November 7, 2022
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) has released an article detailing the benefits of expungement to the lives and employment potential of...
California’s Governor Newsom Signs Law to Automatically Seal Criminal Records for Felony Convictions
October 24, 2022
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new bill into law that may shield the criminal records of millions...