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Los Angeles Enacts Ban-The-Box

On December 19, 2016, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti signed into law Assembly Bill 218, known as the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, which creates a new ordinance that will limit employers’ consideration of the criminal history of job applicants. The bill was sponsored by City Councilmember Curren D. Price, Jr. and adopted […]

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Rhode Island Joins The Private Employer “Ban-The-Box” Trend

For the past couple of years we have been reporting about the increasing number of ban-the-box laws (prohibition of asking about criminal history on an employment application) spreading across the United States. It is now apparent that ban-thebox laws are more than just a trend in state and local governments—they are becoming the norm across […]

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How to Choose the Right Background Check Service for Your Needs

Choosing the right background check provider is more than a checkbox—it’s a critical step in protecting your workplace, your customers, and your reputation. From FCRA compliance and PBSA accreditation to customizable screening packages, the best providers ensure accuracy, speed, and legal alignment at every step. With so much at stake, partnering with a trusted screening service like TruDiligence gives you confidence that every hiring decision is informed, compliant, and built on verified information.

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Background Checks and Compliance: Staying on the Right Side of the Law

Background check compliance is essential to protecting your business from costly lawsuits, discrimination claims, and hiring mistakes. By following federal, state, and local regulations—such as the FCRA and EEOC guidelines—and working with a trusted provider, employers can ensure fair, legally sound hiring practices. Staying compliant not only mitigates risk but also promotes a safe, transparent, and trustworthy workplace.

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New California Ban the Box provisions enacted

A statewide California ban-the-box law (AB 1008) went into effect on January 1, 2018. That law requires employers with five or more employees (subject to few exceptions) to: wait until after a conditional offer of employment is made to inquire about an applicant’s criminal history, which means asking the applicant directly whether the applicant have been convicted […]