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Crimcheck Technologies and Avionté Announce Strategic Partnership and Integrated Solutions that Improve Staffing Productivity

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not hiring them, or firing them) may be made because of information unearthed during background checks. Inadvertent Discrimination During Hiring Anti-discrimination laws are among the easiest to violate especially during the hiring process. The court found the company guilty of religious discrimination.

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Texas Rolls Back Fair Chance Hiring: Implications for Austin and Beyond 

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Notably, this includes Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance , popularly known as Austin’s “ ban the box ” law. A Spotlight on Austin Austin has been notably affected by this legislative change, especially in the hiring sector. This enhanced freedom provides a broader spectrum for evaluating candidates.

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Ohio Legalizes Recreational Cannabis

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About Crimcheck Crimcheck, a DISA company , is an award-winning background check provider for more than 6,000 companies across diverse sectors. Crimcheck stands out from the competition with its cutting-edge and efficiency-maximizing technology, internal expertise, and enthusiastic customer service.

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California Fair Chance Act Compliance Update

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Morgan Reynolds, VP of Risk and Legal Council, DISA Global Solutions, presented a webinar to discuss the new compliance update. On one hand, employers must tread carefully to avoid potential legal issues and accusations of discrimination based on criminal history.

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Washington State Passes Bill Limiting Pre-Employment Testing for Cannabis

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Specifically, employers cannot discriminate in hiring based on a drug test that detects the presence of “nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.” Employers can: Base initial hiring decisions on “scientifically valid drug screening conducted through methods that do not screen for nonpsychoactive cannabis metabolites.”

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In Case You Missed it: Restrictions on Criminal History Usage in Atlanta – An Overview for HR Professionals

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In June 2022, the City of Atlanta adopted a new ordinance to amend its existing anti-discrimination laws (Chapter 94 of the Atlanta Municipal Code). As HR professionals, it is important to stay informed of these new restrictions and to review and update your company’s hiring policies and procedures accordingly.

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California AB 2188: Implications for Employers and Marijuana Testing

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AB 2188 and Drug Testing While AB 2188 does not make drug testing for marijuana illegal, it does stipulate that it’s unlawful for an employer to discriminate against any person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on a positive drug test that has found cannabis metabolites.