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Atlanta Bans Criminal History Discrimination

Date:

November 18, 2022

Atlanta has joined the list of jurisdictions banning the use of criminal history in hiring.
Texas Negligent Hiring Case Nets $7 Billion-Plus Award

Date:

August 1, 2022

A cable company has been ordered to pay the massive award to the family of a Texas woman who was brutally murdered in her home by one of its employees. The award underscores the importance of pre-employment screening.
Colorado Passes Criminal Records "Clean Slate Act"

Date:

June 13, 2022

A new Colorado law will help persons with a criminal history improve their chances of employment by automatically sealing certain arrest and conviction records.
Most Unemployed Men in Their 30s Have Criminal History, Study Finds

Date:

March 4, 2022

More than half of unemployed men between the ages of 30 and 38 have a criminal history record, a recent study estimates, raising questions about the use of preemployment screening as many employers struggle to recruit and fill job vacancies.

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Atlanta Bans Criminal History Discrimination

Texas Negligent Hiring Case Nets $7 Billion-Plus Award

Colorado Passes Criminal Records "Clean Slate Act"

Most Unemployed Men in Their 30s Have Criminal History, Study Finds

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