Ohio: Fixing Criminal-Background Checks

The office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is taking the first step toward replacing its antiquated criminal background-check system, an upgrade that could take two years or longer to complete. The office is seeking proposals from consultants to help plan the...

NYC Mayor Signs Credit Check Bill Banning

Employment Update – NYC Mayor Signs Credit Check Bill Banning Most NYC Employers From Using Credit Checks Last week, NYC Mayor de Blasio signed legislation (NYC Int. 0261-A-2014) that amends the NYC Human Rights Law to make it an unlawful discriminatory practice...
Background Screening Before Pet Adoptions

Background Screening Before Pet Adoptions

Bills Would Require Background Screening Before Pet Adoptions Bills requiring shelters to deny adoptions to people convicted of animal abuse within past five years move to full Michigan House. People who want to adopt pets through animal shelters would be subject to...