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EEOC: Unlawful DEI Related Discrimination

EEOC: Unlawful DEI Related Discrimination

EEOC and DOJ Issue Warning on Illegal DEI-Related Discrimination On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a joint statement and two technical assistance documents addressing unlawful...

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California Removes Date of Birth from Court Records

California Removes Date of Birth from Court Records

A Step Towards Privacy or an Obstacle to Transparency?In a groundbreaking move, the state of California has decided to remove dates of birth from court records based on the decision of All of Us or None – Riverside Chapter vs. W. Samuel Hamrick, Clerk case. This...

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Michigan Clean Slate Law

Michigan Clean Slate Law

Michigan Clean Slate LawThe Michigan Clean Slate Law is a piece of legislation signed into law in October 2020. The law provides for the automatic expungement of certain criminal records for individuals who meet certain criteria. Under the law, individuals with...

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Medical Collection Data Update on Credit Reports

Medical Collection Data Update on Credit Reports

Image by rawpixel.com on FreepikThe credit bureaus announced changes to the way medical collection data is reported. Here’s what you need to know: Paid medical collection debt will no longer be included on consumer credit reports. Implemented June 24, 2022. The time...

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Continuous Background Screening

Continuous Background Screening

Continuous Background ChecksContinuous background screening refers to the ongoing monitoring of an individual's criminal record and other relevant information after they have been hired for a job. This type of monitoring is becoming increasingly popular among...

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Updated resources for compliant background checks

Updated resources for compliant background checks

Government and industry know-how publications regarding using background checks for determining employment and rental decisions. Stay up-to-date with changes affecting compliance. Learn from official government and industry resources the do's and don'ts of legally...

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