Stories Related to Background Checks
Indeed Survey Shows Employees Comfortable Working With People With Convictions
A recent study by the social impact department of Indeed, a worldwide employment website, has found that people are open-minded to working alongside individuals with prior convictions and support fair-chance hiring practices.
Rommy Kassim
10/6/2022
CA Bill Would Prevent Employers From Discriminating
In August, the California State Legislature approved Assembly Bill 2188. AB 2188 would prevent employers from discriminating against their employees who lawfully use marijuana outside of work. If signed into law, the bill would ensure that those who fail drug tests that detect inactive cannabis compounds could not be terminated.
Rommy Kassim
9/21/2022
NJ Authorities Warn Landlords Who Violated Fair Chance In Housing Act
Everyone deserves a right to three things, food, water, and shelter. An individual's criminal record shouldn't determine whether or not they deserve stable housing, and landlords shouldn't hold the power to make decisions based on personal biases and beliefs.
Rommy Kassim
9/13/2022
NYC Considers Prohibiting Landlords From Running Background Checks
New York City Council is once again facing a bill that would prevent most landlords from inquiring about a prospective tenant's criminal history. The bill, also known as the Fair Chance for Housing Act, encourages the concept that housing is a fundamental right.
Rommy Kassim
9/7/2022
Indiana Law Concealing Many Eviction Filing Records Now In Effect
Starting July 1st, tenants in Indiana can now seek expungement for past eviction filings. The eviction expungement bill, Indiana House Enrolled Act 1214, was recently passed by the Indiana state legislature. The bill will now allow those with previous eviction filings to file an expungement.
Rommy Kassim
7/14/2022
Delaware Bill SB 13 Would Block Higher Education From Background Checks
The Delaware State Senate has recently passed Senate Bill 13, a bill that would block colleges and post-secondary educational institutions from accessing the criminal history of its potential students. Instead they would be permitted to ask targeted questions concerning convictions.
Rommy Kassim
7/11/2022
New Jersey Considers Ban The Box Measure For College Applications
Everyone deserves a second chance, especially surrounding education in a country with college-oriented qualifications. New Jersey lawkmakers demonstrate a refreshing understanding of this reality with a proposed Ban The Box law that would expand protection to students applying to college, a necessary step to ensure that people with a criminal record are given a fair shot at the life they deserve.
Rommy Kassim
6/21/2022
Report Reveals Which Industries Screen Employees The Most And Least
A recent federal labor report revealed that drug testing rates by employers in the United States have fallen substantially in the past 25 years. This is a direct result of the steady legalization of marijuana throughout various states across the country.
Rommy Kassim
4/7/2022