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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Washington’s Fair Chance Act: New Amendments Transform Employer Background Check Policies

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In 2018, Washington enacted a Fair Chance Act, requiring covered employers to wait until after considering an applicant to be “otherwise qualified” for the position at issue to inquire about or consider criminal history when...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Illinois Employers Take Note, Human Rights Law Expanded to Require “Interactive Assessments” When Considering Conviction Records...

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Illinois recently enacted SB 1480, which took effect immediately upon signing on March 23, 2021, and includes amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA” or Act), making it a civil rights violation for an employer to...more

Clark Hill PLC

New Amendments to Illinois Laws Impact Illinois Employers

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Newly enacted Illinois laws immediately prohibit employers from using criminal convictions in hiring except in specific situations. Beginning in 2023, the new laws also will require large employers to submit EEO-1 data with...more

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