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How the California Consumer Privacy Act Impacts Background Checks

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The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and it will rank amongst the most stringent privacy laws in the U.S. The new law will provide California residents with more control over their digital information and provide significant penalties to covered companies who fail to comply.

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New California Background Check Requirements Take Effect Oct. 1

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California employers will need to make changes to their background check and criminal history review process thanks to new Fair Chance Act (FCA) regulations taking effect Oct.

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Preview of 2024 California Employment Law Legislative Proposals

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Criminal Background Checks: SB 1345 As the legislative session heats up in California, employers and policymakers are gearing up for potential changes in the employment landscape. The post Preview of 2024 California Employment Law Legislative Proposals appeared first on HRWatchdog by HRWatchdog.

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California Court Issues Favorable Background Check Ruling for Employer

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California Court of Appeal recently dismissed a former employee’s class action, claiming that a convenience store chain’s background check forms were defective. It dismissed the case because the worker could not show he suffered an actual harm or injury.

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California Court Ruling Could Complicate Background Checks

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California employers should take note of a recent appellate court case that could complicate employment background checks. When conducting background checks, it’s common to search for a person’s name in conjunction with a birthdate or driver’s license number so you can be sure you’re looking at the right records.

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Governor’s Veto Will Result in Delayed Background Checks in California

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California Gov. Newsom vetoed a bill that would have ensured background check companies would have had the ability to provide driver’s license or date of birth information they already had on file to the court index to confirm if a case matched those identifiers.

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New Restrictions on Background Checks in California

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Restrictions on Background Checks in California – What HR needs to Hear! There has been a shift in how you can legally conduct background checks in California. These changes complicate the process for background checks and whether or not employers can actually perform these checks.