As reported by HealthcareInfoSecurity.com, a former hospital employee is facing criminal charges brought by federal prosecutors in Texas for alleged violations of the privacy and security requirements under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). You may remember that back on June 1, 2005, the Department of Justice issued an opinion supporting the
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Baltimore, MD Joins “Ban The Box” Movement
By Jason C. Gavejian on
Posted in Background Checks, Workplace Privacy
Baltimore, MD has joined the growing list of cities and states around the country implementing “ban the box” legislation. “Ban the box” legislation restricts inquiries regarding an applicant’s criminal history on applications for employment and during job interviews. The EEOC recommends “banning the box” believing the use of conviction records excludes applicants and can disparately…
State Law Developments for Credit and Criminal Background Checks
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti on
Posted in Background Checks
Recent state law developments will affect whether and to what extent certain employers can conduct credit and criminal background checks on employees and applicants. Employers, particularly multi-state employers, should be sure to review these new requirements and adjust their practices accordingly.
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The Commonwealth has changed how employers access and use criminal offender record information…