Background Check News
Connecticut Becomes 19th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Effective July 1, 2021: Adults 21 and older in Connecticut may use and possess recreational marijuana up to 1½ ounces (and up to 5 ounces in a locked container in their home or in their car’s glove box or trunk). The new legislation will also expunge past convictions...
Massachusetts CORI Implications After State of Emergency Order Lifted
In April of 2020, Hire Image reported that under the Massachusetts state of emergency issued due to the pandemic, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) issued an emergency regulation where CORI requestors could verify the applicant’s identity...
University of Utah Executive Lied on Resume
It was recently discovered that an executive working at the University of Utah made false claims to recruiters, lying about his employment experience, education, and professional associations on his resume. Among the many falsehoods, he had claimed he worked as an...
Flexibility for Form I-9 Physical Presence Requirement Once Again Extended
Hire Image has previously reported that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was exercising discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) for employers and workplaces operating...
California Case Reminds Employers of FCRA “Standalone” Requirement
Two men recently sued their former employer for using authorization and disclosure forms they claimed did not comply with the requirements of the FCRA. In their complaint, the men alleged that their former employer obtained background checks without providing clear...
Memorial Day Hours
Hire Image will be closed on Monday May 31st, in observance of Memorial Day, which will delay some reports. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday June 1st. We wish you a safe and happy holiday weekend and a special 'Thank You' to the families who have lost...
New Arizona Law Sets Aside Certain Convictions
Effective August 27, 2021: Prior convictions of misdemeanors and certain felonies in Arizona will be set aside, allowing the person to seek a “Certificate of Second Chance.” With some protection in mind for employers, the new law limits the liability of an employer...
Philadelphia Joins New York City and Nevada in Banning Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing
Effective January 1, 2022: Philadelphia employers are prohibited from requiring applicants to submit to drug screening for marijuana as a condition of employment. With the new legislation, Philadelphia joins New York City and Nevada, both of whom have similar...
Montgomery County, Maryland “Bans the Box” for Rentals
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the Housing Justice Act (effective date TBD), a bill that prevents landlords from denying potential tenants housing based on certain crimes, such as marijuana possession. The new law prohibits a landlord from: raising a...
Illinois Amends Human Rights Act Regarding Criminal Convictions
Illinois recently amended the Illinois Human Rights Act, with significant impacts to Illinois employers. The amendment, which went into effect on March 23, 2021, provides that it is a civil rights violation for any employer to use a conviction record as a basis “to...
