Indiana Passes New Legislation Restricting Criminal History Information Reported in Background Checks

The EEOC’s April 25, 2012 updated enforcement guidance on the use of arrest and conviction records by employers has generated renewed and substantial interest in the controversial subject of criminal background checks in the context of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Although it is important for employers to review the EEOC’s updated guidance, employers also need to be mindful of the increasing number of related state laws.