Accurate Background, Inc

Legislative Updates

Accurate Background is continuously monitoring any legislation affecting both the background screening industry as well as our clients. Below are some recent changes in state and federal legislation.

• Colorado Becomes the 9th State to Restrict Use of Credit Checks in Hiring Decisions - July 2013
  

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• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Publishes a New I-9 Form - May 2013
  

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• 2012 Legal Update From Accurate Background
  

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• Three Additional States have E-Verify Requirements Going into Effect - January 2013
  

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• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Requires Changes to FCRA Forms Used in Background Screening - January 2013
  

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• New Jersey Ordinance Impacts Employers Use of Criminal History Records - November 18, 2012
  

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• Vermont Becomes the 8th State to Restrict Use of Credit Checks from Employers in Hiring Decisions - July 2012
  

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• EEOC Releases New Guidance on Use of Criminal History Information in Employment Decisions - April 2012
  

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• CORI Reform Prohibits Massachusetts Employers from Inquiring About Criminal Convictions on the "Initial Application" - Effective November 4, 2010 / May 4, 2012
  

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• 2011 Legal Update From Accurate Background
  

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• New California Law Places Restrictions on Most Employers Using Credit Checks in Employment Decisions - Effective January 1, 2012
  

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• New Connecticut Law Places Prohibitions on Most Employers Using Credit Checks in Employment Decisions - Effective October 1, 2011
  

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• New Maryland Law Prohibits Most Employment Credit Checks - Effective October 1, 2011
  

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• Philadelphia Passes Law Restricting Inquiries About Criminal Convictions on the Initial Application
  

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• Social Security Administration Will Begin Assigning Social Security Numbers Randomly
  

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• New Arizona Law Provides Guidance and Protection For Employers Against Medical Marijuana Discrimination Claims
  

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• 2010 Legal Update From Accurate Background
  

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• New Illinois Law Prohibits Most Employment Credit Checks - Effective January 1, 2011
  

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• New Oregon Law Prohibits Most Employment Credit Checks - Effective March 29, 2010
  

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• New Canadian Criminal Search Process - Effective December 11, 2009
  

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• New Requirements for Employment Selection Procedures Affect Utah Employers - Effective May 12, 2009
  

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• New Background Screening Legislation Affects All New York Employers - Effective February 1, 2009
  

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• New FTC Regulations Affect All Employers Obtaining Employment Credit Reports - Effective November 1, 2008
  

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