We monitor legislation and will make every effort to keep you informed of changes that could affect how you access and use consumer reports in the recruiting process.
Regulatory Legislation
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Gramm-Leach Bliley Act (GLB Act)
Organizations
National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS)
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Legislation of Interest By State
California
Assembly Bill Restricts Use of Credit Reports By Employers
IntelliCorp Alert: California Assemly Bill AB22
Employers Must List Website of Background Check Company in Disclosure Form
IntelliCorp Alert: California Senate Bill 909
Credit report usage and access laws
CA Credit & Criminal Sample Release Form
Georgia
Georgia Passes Illegal Immigration Law Requiring Employers to Use E-Verify
IntelliCorp Alert: Georgia Legislation
Illinois
Illinois Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Employers from Discriminating Based on an Applicant's Credit History
IntelliCorp Alert: Illinois Legislation
Indiana
Indiana Illegal Immigration E-Verify Law Impacts Employers
IntelliCorp Alert: Indiana Legislation
Maryland
Maryland Credit Report Law Can Change Hiring Process for Employers
IntelliCorp Alert: Maryland Legislation
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Signs CORI Reform Legislation Prohibiting Employers from Inquiring About Criminal Convictions On "Initial" Applications
IntelliCorp Alert: Massachusetts Legislation
IntelliCorp Alert: Massachusetts Legislation - Supplement
IntelliCorp Alert: Massachusetts "Fact Sheet" Guidance on Ban the Box Provision
New York
New York State Correction Law Article 23-A
New York State Correction Law Article 23-A
General Business Law Section 399-ddd (Please note: Stay tuned for updates. Additional legislative updates may be issued and we will post these when available.)
General Business Law Section 399-ddd
Oregon
Oregon law limits use of credit reports for employment purposes
http://www.leg.state.or.us/10ss1/measpdf/sb1000.dir/sb1045.a.pdf
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ban the Box Ordinance
http://www.leg.state.or.us/10ss1/measpdf/sb1000.dir/sb1045.a.pdf
Utah
Utah Employment Selection Procedures Act
http://le.utah.gov/~2009/bills/hbillenr/hb0206.pdf
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a Business Center containing tools to assist companies and their employees with compliance related issues.
IntelliCorp Alert: FTC Business Center
FTC Delays Enforcement of Red Flags Rule through December 31, 2010
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2010/05/redflags.shtm
Human Resources Business Law Center
Human Resources Business Law Center
http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/states_new.html