New laws protecting applicants convicted of crimes, employees who use medical marijuana and workers’ private social media accounts are among the state laws effective this year according to SHRM. Here are a few of the newest regulations that may impact your screening program. Read More »
Category Archives: Elerts
Washington House Bill 2537
Please join us in opposing Washington State House Bill 2537. This bill requires a landlord to accept a “comprehensive screening report” (defined in the legislation and attached letter on the website) prepared within thirty days of a rental application. For additional information about Read More »
New Year, New Screening Rules for Landlords in 2014
Landlords in Oregon and Washington are new regulations around background screening programs in 2014. See below for our summary of the issues. We strongly recommend you consult qualified legal counsel whenever you implement changes to your program. For landlords with properties in Read More »
Employment Elert – End of Summer 2013
*|MC:SUBJECT|* Home Contact Us Webversion What Is an Adverse Action? Whether you are the subject or requestor of a consumer report it’s very important to understand what an “adverse action” is and what that means to you. Find out what an adverse action Read More »