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 Illinois Joins list of states narrowly circumscribing credit checks by employes.Click here for more information. Jackson Lewis Report on Executive Order 13946One provision of the new law that is receiving a great deal of attention is a prohibition (subject to certain exceptions) on Massachusetts employers utilizing an “initial written application form” to obtain information regarding applicants’ criminal backgrounds. As a result, most Massachusetts employers will need to remove questions about an applicant’s criminal background from their employment application by November 4th, 2010. One provision of the new law that is receiving a great deal of attention is a prohibitionOn Massachusetts employers utilizing an “initial written application form” to obtain information regarding applicants’ criminal backgrounds. As a result, most Massachusetts employers will need to remove questions about an applicant’s criminal background from their employment application by November 4th, 2010. More information about the CORI reform bill including a potential obligation imposed on Massachusetts employers to implement a background checking policy and modifications to criminal background information that can be obtained from the state and used by a Massachusetts employer will follow well prior to the effective date of any provisions. Of course, Sterling will use its best efforts to provide practical guidance for employers to maximize their ability to lawfully obtain and act on criminal background information which the employer feels renders the applicant unsuitable for employment. Changes to LabCorp WebsiteLabCorp has announced a new look for their website. If you use LabCorp Solutions, please follow these steps to log into the updated site for the first time:
If you require assistance, contact your LabCorp representative or Customer Operations at 800-833-3984. New York State Search Court Fee IncreasePlease be advised that the New York State Office of Court Administration has implemented a price increase for Criminal History Record Searches effective July 1, 2010. An additional $10.00 search fee will be added per name. This court cost increase will be reflected in your July Sterling invoice. Should you have any questions, please contact us at 800-899-2272 or please contact your Sterling representative. June 17, 2010. NYC Economy ReboundsIn May, New York City’s workforce climbed to over 4 million, “the highest level since at least 1976 and probably the highest level ever, according to Mayor Michael Bloomberg.” Read Daniel Massey’s report for Crain’s New York and see what Sterling SEO Bill Greenblatt has to say. New Oregon credit check limitations and corresponding consent & disclosure formPlease be advised that new legislation restricting employers' rights to conduct credit checks and use the information for employment purposes will go into effect July 1, 2010. This new enactment, subject to limited exceptions will: (i) prohibit Oregon employers from obtaining or using for employment purposes any information regarding credit history, unless such information is substantially related to the individual's current or potential job; and (ii) require Oregon employers who believe credit information meets this job-related standard to provide the employee or applicant the reasons for their determination in writing. Please see below for the proposed regulations. Employers that are federally insured banks or credit unions, required by federal or state law to use individual credit history or who are hiring employees in positions responsible for enforcing criminal laws, such as public safety officers, are not limited by this new legislation. While these requirements are not effective until July 1st and the final verbiage of any consent form will be dependent on the final Oregon regulations, due to the statute's enactment as emergency legislation during an emergency session, employers who conduct credit checks in the state of Oregon may wish to modify their Oregon practices immediately. Sterling has prepared a revised consent form incorporating the new Oregon statutory requirements as well as other minor language updates. This form does not incorporate all of the proposed notification requirements in the regulations. Prior to July 1st, Sterling will issue a further revised consent form if necessary based on the language of the final regulations. AZ MVR default prices increase by $1.75 as of May 1stPlease be advised that AZ MVR default prices will increase by $1.75 as of May 1st. April 30, 2010. DHHS Revisions Postponed to October 1, 2010!The effective date of the HHS revisions to the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs, originally scheduled for May 1, 2010, has been postponed to October 1, 2010. There is no need to risk compliance by prematurely implementing the revisions, or to unnecessarily expend resources to meet a May 1 date. Other than the effective date, no other changes are being made by SAMHSA. The Sterling Infosystems Occupational Health Services (OHS) team is providing online Q&A webinars to help Sterling clients prepare for the new October 1 effective date. • Wednesday, May 5th @ 2:00 pm (Eastern) If you are interested in participating in one of the above-listed sessions, please email OHS_Compliance@sterlinginfosystems.com Sterling & Jackson Lewis Kick Off 2010 Webcast Series"Top Ten Mistakes in Hiring" Announced as Topic of March 23, 2010 WebcastSterling Infosystems, Inc. is pleased to announce the first of a planned series of 2010 webcasts to be presented by workplace law specialists Jackson Lewis, LLP.
Sterling Mumbai Successfully Completes ISO 9001:2008 Certification December 19, 2009ISO certification by Sterling Mumbai marks the latest milestone in Sterling Infosystems' ongoing commitment to total quality management of background screening services that combine unparalleled speed and value with highest integrity
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