http://university.employeescreen.com/rss/legislation/20 Smart employee screening, articles, press releases and white papers en-us Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:29:29 -0500 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:29:29 -0500 Nixon 2.1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/QIELSZygRJI/Red_Flags_FTC_Identity_Theft http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Red_Flags_FTC_Identity_Theft The FTC’s “Red Flag” mandate to curb identity theft is set to take effect on November 1, 2009, one full year after the original policy was to be enforced. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:08:26 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Red_Flags_FTC_Identity_Theft http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/F-PaDRTJ3MI/California_Governor_Torpedos_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Governor_Torpedos_Credit_Reports This was the second time in two years that the governor vetoed an effort to eliminate the use of employment credit reports. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:19:09 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Governor_Torpedos_Credit_Reports http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/rDk-gSJizhg/California_AB943_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_AB943_Credit_Reports In October, 2008 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a bill that would have banned the use of employment credit reports. Now AB943 appears to be a mirror image of its predecessor. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:40:13 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_AB943_Credit_Reports http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/jQ2oKVzJ1DI/Changes_E-Verify_Immigration http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Changes_E-Verify_Immigration Get used to E-Verify. It's not going away. It's going to expand and sooner, rather than later it will affect your organization if it hasn't already. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:00:19 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Changes_E-Verify_Immigration http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/QR9YDHrFtEQ/E-Verify_Mandatory_Federal_Contractors http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Mandatory_Federal_Contractors This is a reminder that all Federal Contractors are mandated to use E-Verify to confirm employee's right to work status in the United States, effective September 8, 2009. Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:24:57 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Mandatory_Federal_Contractors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/ul3UlsMG17E/Red_Flags_Delayed_FTC http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Red_Flags_Delayed_FTC The Federal Trade Commission has announced another delay in their enforcement of the “Red Flag” guidelines aimed to curb identity theft until November 1, 2009. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:10:20 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Red_Flags_Delayed_FTC http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/lfYDgNx-Jqg/New_Hampshire_Court_Access_Fees http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_Hampshire_Court_Access_Fees The state of New Hampshire has announced plans to raise court access fees to $20.00 per name for court records. If you are interested in participating, you can send a letter or email the New Hampshire Administrative Office of the Courts. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:01:37 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_Hampshire_Court_Access_Fees http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/GctHI0E3RsQ/HR3149_Bans_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/HR3149_Bans_Credit_Reports The US House of Representatives has introduced HR 3149 which seeks to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit the use of consumer credit checks against prospective and current employees for the purposes of making adverse employment decisions. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:56:17 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/HR3149_Bans_Credit_Reports http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/YIqYUF9We3s/DHS_Commits_E-Verify_Federal_Contractors http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/DHS_Commits_E-Verify_Federal_Contractors It appears that the government is finally ready to follow through on its mandate to have all federal contractors use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility on all workers. After several delays since the rule was supposed to take effect in January, 2009, DHS sent out this release this morning. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:26:27 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/DHS_Commits_E-Verify_Federal_Contractors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/FwYsDvFuBCo/Missouri_Sex_Offenders_Background_Checks http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Missouri_Sex_Offenders_Background_Checks This ruling will allow employers that conduct Sex Offender Searches as part of their background check procedures to have a more comprehensive look at the state’s database. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:50:33 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Missouri_Sex_Offenders_Background_Checks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/V4sHIvbB_aA/DHS_Delays_E-Verify_Again http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/DHS_Delays_E-Verify_Again DHS has again delayed enforcement of the requirement that mandates federal contractors use the E-Verify system to check the eligibility of their employees to work in the U.S. until at least September 8, 2009. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:38:19 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/DHS_Delays_E-Verify_Again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/62Ca6BLs7hM/Utah_HB206_Background_Checks http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Utah_HB206_Background_Checks Employers subject to this law may also not use information about an applicant for any other purpose than to determine whether the employer will hire the applicant as an employee. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:43:32 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Utah_HB206_Background_Checks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/nyUU9tW7d_k/FTC_Delays_Red_Flags http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/FTC_Delays_Red_Flags The FTC has announced that are delaying enforcement of the “Red Flags” Guidelines for Identity Theft Prevention until August 1, 2009 for all Creditors and Financial Institutions. Fri, 01 May 2009 10:02:10 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/FTC_Delays_Red_Flags http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/KEirsI4n-NE/Revised_I9_Form_E-Verify http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Revised_I9_Form_E-Verify Effective April 3, 2009 all U.S. employers must use the new I-9 Form which was revised earlier this year. Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:04:16 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Revised_I9_Form_E-Verify http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/IuBxZvd92uQ/Hawaii_HB31_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Hawaii_HB31_Credit_Reports Legislators in the state of Hawaii have drafted a bill that would prohibit employers from using credit reports when conducting employment background checks. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:03:41 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Hawaii_HB31_Credit_Reports http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/giOc3QJV0FA/Connecticut_5521_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Connecticut_5521_Credit_Reports The stated purpose of Connecticut House Bill 5521 is “to prevent discrimination against prospective employees on the basis of their credit history.” Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:27:35 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Connecticut_5521_Credit_Reports http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/41jh9yRdwOg/New_Mexico_H103_Background_Checks http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_Mexico_H103_Background_Checks Legislators in the state of New Mexico have introduced a bill that would remove personal identifiers such as Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth from public records. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:39:06 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_Mexico_H103_Background_Checks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/v-CBNarrDBk/E-Verify_Requirement_Delayed http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Requirement_Delayed The parties have agreed to extend the applicability date to May 21, 2009, and asked the court to stay the proceedings to allow President Barrack Obama’s Administration an opportunity to review the rule. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 10:39:43 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Requirement_Delayed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/Fpzp9VmdCek/E-Verify_Requirement_Postponed http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Requirement_Postponed . . . the federal government has postponed a requirement that mandates federal government contractors to use the E-Verify system . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 13:19:43 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Requirement_Postponed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Employeescreeniq--LegislativeUpdates/~3/Jp7UUkusjdk/New_York_Background_Checks_Article23A http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_York_Background_Checks_Article23A As of February 1, 2009 you must comply with the New York State Correction Law Article 23-A, Section 753 “Licensure and Employment of Persons Previously Convicted of One or More Criminal Offenses”. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:52:45 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_York_Background_Checks_Article23A