http://theverifier.employeescreen.com/rss/legislation/20 Smart employee screening, articles, press releases and white papers en-us Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:58:36 -0400 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:58:36 -0400 Nixon 2.1 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/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/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/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/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/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/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/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/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_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/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/I9_Form_USCIS_Revisions http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/I9_Form_USCIS_Revisions By now many of you are aware of the mandate that all federal contractors must utilize an electronic employment eligibility process to determine an employee’s right to work status. However, did you know that the government has revised the list of acceptable identity documents? Mon, 29 Dec 2008 08:52:55 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Federal_Contractors http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Federal_Contractors Labor and employment attorney Teresa Cheeck from Young Conaway provides some insight into the new government regulations. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:27:29 -0500 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/FTC_Red_Flags_Background_Checks http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/FTC_Red_Flags_Background_Checks This delay does not apply to employers who still need to be in compliance by the original November 1, 2008 deadline. Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:07:57 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Big_Battle_Immigration http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/E-Verify_Big_Battle_Immigration A bruising partisan battle over an overhaul of the nation's immigration laws is expected to surface in the early days of the next Congress and new presidential administration, a clash that already has lawmakers, lobbyists and immigration advocates gearing up to fight. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:45:59 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Credit_Reports_AB2918 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Credit_Reports_AB2918 Schwarzennger said California AB2918 "would significantly increase businesses’ exposure to civil actions over the use of credit checks. Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:37:29 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_York_Criminal_Record_Amendment http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/New_York_Criminal_Record_Amendment New York law requires employers to post Article 23A- Section 753 is a visually conspicuous area. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:23:35 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Credit_Reports http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/California_Credit_Reports California Assembly Bill 2918 seeks to severely restrict employers' ability to review employment credit reports. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:40:22 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Massachusetts_Redaction_Bad_News_Employment_Screening http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Massachusetts_Redaction_Bad_News_Employment_Screening The state of Massachusetts is proposing some pretty significant regulations in order to protect privacy and limit the opportunity for identity theft. These measures include the following guidelines for court records: Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:54:35 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Background_Checks_New_York_Personal_Identifiers http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/Background_Checks_New_York_Personal_Identifiers Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:00:40 -0400 http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/RI_Governor_Vetoes_Background_Check_Destruction http://university.employeescreen.com/legislation/RI_Governor_Vetoes_Background_Check_Destruction This would have been a tremendous set-back to any organization who conducts background checks on potential job candidates in Rhode Island. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:56:40 -0400