Understanding the Fair Credit Reporting Act
April 11, 2023
As a consumer, knowing your rights and protections under the law regarding credit reporting is crucial. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) regulates consumer credit information as...
New York Clean Slate Bill May Receive Support From Assembly
April 4, 2023
Recently, New York has started considering a new Clean Slate bill to help many people with criminal records. If you have a criminal record, you probably know the challenges...
New Bill in Nebraska Aims to Give Tenants New Rights
March 28, 2023
As of March 8, the Judiciary Committee has begun considering LB175, which could help many struggling people to obtain housing more quickly. The bill would automatically seal the...
DOJ Launches Application for Presidential Marijuana Possession Pardons
March 28, 2023
Individuals with a criminal record often have difficulty obtaining employment and housing. Thankfully, the federal government and many states have recognized...
Reducing Your Risk of Identity Theft
March 23, 2023
Despite common belief, identity theft has proven to be a recurring problem capable of devastating lives. Thankfully, there are steps available to protect yourself from such theft. This article...
Your Rights in an Employee Background Check
March 21, 2023
When you apply for a job or promotion, you can expect the employer to run a background check if they seriously consider hiring or promoting you. However, employers must receive your written...
How To Prepare Your Track Record for a Background Check
March 21, 2023
More and more employers run background checks voluntarily and by requirement. Unsurprisingly, negative reports can make it challenging to get a job. Ensuring a clean background...
Washington Senate Passes Bill Protecting Cannabis Users From Hiring Discrimination
March 16, 2023
The Washington Senate passed Senate Bill 5123, protecting cannabis users from pre-employment job discrimination. The Washington House of Representatives...
Random Drug Testing: What Employees Need to Know
March 16, 2023
Employers often use random drug testing as an easy means to keep the workplace safer. Furthermore, employers have opted to continue running these tests since drug test positivity...
Illinois Supreme Court Rules Employees Are Protected By BIPA Upon Each Collection of Biometric Data
March 13, 2023
In February, the Illinois Supreme Court announced that Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) violations do accumulate. This Act...