Is it possible to use criminal convictions during the hiring process and stay compliant with most state laws? At first reading, it would seem that using criminal convictions in the state of Illinois has been outlawed. A deeper reading of the Illinois SB 1480 addressing the use of criminal convictions  reveals a striking similarity with […]

The primary risk concern of business executives is damage to their firm’s reputation according to Julia Magas in in her recent article. From the article “Being an entrepreneur can bring you into contact with a vast network of people, including clients, suppliers, employees, contractors, fellow CEOs and leaders, and more. Our relationships with these networks […]

Businesses spent much of 2020 dealing with FCRA lawsuits – the Fair Credit Reporting Act . In fact, over the course of the past few years, FCRA lawsuits have been on the rise. Why is this happening, and how can you protect your business? If you do not have airtight policies regarding your hiring processes […]

Ban-the-Box legislation covering private-sector employers has become more common in cities and states in recent years. At the beginning of this year, an ordinance in St. Louis took effect that prohibited private-sector employers with more than ten employees from asking job applicants about their criminal history during the initial job application Understanding Ban-the-Box Policies The […]

A class action lawsuit against New York Life alleges misuse of past arrest records in making employment decisions. In a summary of the claim in the court document Class Action Alleges Black Applicants Disproportionately Harmed by New York Life Insurance Co. Background Checks it states: This case challenges Defendant New York Life Insurance Company’s (“New […]