Unveiling the Hidden Truths: An Employers’ Guide to Effective Background Checks

In the fast-paced world of business, success hinges on assembling the right team. The process of bringing a new member on board involves far more than a glance at their résumé. Background checks and employment screening can help you assemble the right team—but there are some hard and fast rules that employers must abide by.

Background Checks, Criminal, Employment, Fair Credit Reporting Act, FCRA

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April 4, 2023

SB 809: California Seeks to Ban Criminal Background Checks for Employers

On February 17, 2023, the California State Senate introduced Senate Bill 809, which would ban criminal background checks by most private sector employers. SB 809 is currently pending review by the Senate Judiciary Committee and contains eight sections.

Background Check, California Fair Employment and Hosting Act, Criminal, SB809

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January 10, 2023

Changes to Criminal Background Checks in California Under FEHA

The Civil Rights Council of the California Civil Rights Department has released its latest draft revisions to the Fair Employment and Housing Act regulations governing an employers’ use and consideration of a job applicant’s criminal history in making employment decisions under the California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 11017.1.

Background Check, Criminal, Fair Employment and Housing Act, FEHA

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Unveiling the Hidden Truths: An Employers’ Guide to Effective Background Checks

SB 809: California Seeks to Ban Criminal Background Checks for Employers

Changes to Criminal Background Checks in California Under FEHA

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