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Uber and Lyft drivers could soon face tougher background checks
September 07, 2016 - Drivers for Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services could soon face stricter background checks under a measure that passed the California Legislature on Wednesday. The bill would prohibit the companies from hiring drivers who are registered sex offenders, have been convicted of violent felonies or, within the last seven years, have a driving-under-the-influence conviction. The bill's author, Assemblyman Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove), said the measure “will help ensure the safety of passengers utilizing [ride-hailing] services." He noted that prosecutors in Los Angeles and San Francisco last year found 25 people with lengthy criminal histories driving for Uber. But Assemblym...
The Marleys' Marijuana Company Helps Clear Criminal Records
September 05, 2016 - Company founded by Bob Marley's family will help men and women who have been convicted of non-violent cannabis-related offences file a motion t...
Ohio Paying Nearly $11 Million to Replace Criminal Background Check System
September 01, 2016 - The office of Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has awarded a $10.8 million contract using money allocated by lawmakers in the state capital budget...
Criminal background checks go mobile in Rhode Island
August 31, 2016 - The Rhode Island attorney general's office is offering state and national criminal background check services at locations across the state in A...
Background checks are "OK" but do not keep weapons from criminals
August 29, 2016 - Curt La Haise runs a shooting range 20 miles east of Madison where he teaches self defense and National Rifle Association-sponsored firearm courses...
10 Mexican illegals found in Buffalo, many already have criminal records
August 25, 2016 - The widespread problem of illegal immigration throughout the country has hit Buffalo, N.Y., 1,800 miles from the nearest border crossing in Texas,...
“Ban the Box” – California Employers Are Cautioned When Using Criminal Records in Hiring Decisions
August 24, 2016 - By now, California employers are probably aware of the “Ban the Box” movement sweeping the nation. Lawmakers and government agencies ai...
Democrats to push for universal background checks this legislative session
August 23, 2016 - Democratic leaders have promised a renewed fight in the next legislative session for a key gun-control measure — background checks on all gun...
Criminal background checks go mobile in Rhode Island
August 18, 2016 - The Rhode Island attorney general's office is offering state and national criminal background check services at locations across the state in A...
FBI background checking system causes delays for local gun store owners
August 17, 2016 - A snag within the background check system has many gun buyers waiting for approval. The Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI) recently updated their c...
County changes background check process for cadets
August 16, 2016 - Former 911 operator Matthew Sanchez hung up on a teenager last year, moments after her friend, Jaydon Chavez-Silver, was fatally shot. ...
Coalition Application on Gender, Criminal Records
August 12, 2016 - The Coalition for Access, Affordability and Success -- a group of dozens of leading colleges and universities -- has released its first application...
Massachusetts Passes Law with Strongest Background Check Requirements in Nation for Transportation N
August 11, 2016 - On August 5, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed bipartisan legislation – Bill H. 4570 – an Act for regulating drivers of...
The Pros and Cons of Social Media Background Checks
August 10, 2016 - While you may be tempted to check out a job candidate's social media presence before hiring, doing so might not be worth the risk. ...
NRA office will target Nevada gun background check measure
August 09, 2016 - The National Rifle Association is stepping up its fight against a Nevada ballot question that would create a universal background check for gun pur...
NYU Applicants Must Now Disclose 'Violent' Criminal Record, Not Entire Criminal Record
August 05, 2016 - Starting this month, New York University will no longer consider every criminal conviction on an applicant's record, regardless of severity, as...
$11M bid awarded to replace Ohio's background check system
August 03, 2016 - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has awarded a nearly $11 million contract to a California-based company to replace the state's computerized c...
Expunging criminal records has some employers worried
August 01, 2016 - Gov. Nixon signed a bill into law earlier this month that would lessen barriers for law-abiding citizens with criminal records seeking employment....
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