Background Check Laws News
The latest legal news and analysis on background check laws.
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EEOC Rescinds Its 2012 Arrest and Conviction Records Guidance, Effective Immediately
The EEOC voted October 28, 2026 to rescind its 2012 criminal records hiring guidance, effective immediately. Title VII and FCRA duties still apply.
Maryland Fair Chance Housing Act Takes Effect October 1, 2026
Maryland's Fair Chance Housing Act (SB 937, Chapter 752) took effect October 1, 2026: conditional offer first, written withdrawal reasons, $500 per violation.
Ninth Circuit Affirms Classmates.com Yearbook Class Certification
The Ninth Circuit affirmed class certification on September 24, 2026 in Nolen v. PeopleConnect over Classmates.com yearbook names. No liability finding yet.
Minnesota Supreme Court Rules Public Employers Keep CORA Discretion
The Minnesota Supreme Court held September 2, 2026 that public employers keep discretion over rehabilitation evidence under Minn. Stat. 364.03, subd. 3.
FTC Settles with Tenant-Screening Company RentGrow Over Alleged FCRA Accuracy Violations
The FTC announced a $2.25 million settlement with tenant-screening company RentGrow over alleged FCRA violations involving duplicate records, mishandled disputes, and inconsistent consumer notices.
Washington's Fair Chance Act Amendments Take Effect July 1, 2026: What HB 1747 Changes for Employers
Washington's HB 1747 amends the Fair Chance Act for employers with 15+ workers starting July 1, 2026, extending ban-the-box to current employees.
ATF "Engaged in the Business" Rule Vacated Nationwide in Texas v. ATF
A Texas federal court vacated the ATF 2024 "Engaged in the Business" rule nationwide on June 12, 2026 under the APA. What it means for dealers and private sellers.
Supreme Court Limits the Federal Gun Ban on Marijuana Users (Hemani, 2026)
On June 18, 2026 the Supreme Court ruled in United States v. Hemani that prosecuting a marijuana user under federal 922(g)(3) was unconstitutional as applied. The statute stays in force.
New York's Clean Slate Act Takes Effect: Millions of Old Convictions Now Seal Automatically
New York's Clean Slate Act took effect Nov. 16, 2024, auto-sealing eligible misdemeanors after 3 years, felonies after 8. What it means for background checks.