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The Pennsylvania Clean Slate Act, which took effect in 2019, shields some misdemeanor records from public view after 10 years have passed.

The Colorado Clean Slate Act, which goes into effect in 2024, seals records of arrests that did not result in a conviction as well as some older criminal convictions and civil judgments.

A background check never actually expires, but, after several years, you can’t be certain that an individual is as free from legal issues and other problems as they were on their hire date.

Starting February 23, 2024, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County no longer includes the month and year of birth in its criminal name search engines.

LA Fair Chance Initiative: Navigate hiring changes for individuals with criminal records by delaying background checks and fostering equal employment opportunities.

Felonies typically endure, but expungement offers a clean slate. The FCRA limits reporting, and some states restrict aged convictions. Read more.

Explore the consequences of Ban-the-Box legislation on hiring processes and delve into their significance in this enlightening blog post.

In our guide to employee data privacy for CRAs, we unpack the US Data Protection Act and what that means for employers and CRAs alike. Read more.