BACKGROUND SCREENING ILLINOIS

Here are some news about background screening in Illinois today:

  • The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced that it will be conducting a statewide background screening program for all licensed professionals in the state. The program will begin in January 2023 and will require all licensed professionals to undergo a background check before they can renew their licenses. The background check will include a criminal history check, a credit check, and a verification of education and employment.
  • The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that employers can require job applicants to undergo background checks, even if the applicants have not been convicted of a crime. The court's ruling is a victory for employers, who have argued that background checks are necessary to protect their employees and customers from potential criminals.
  • The Illinois State Police (ISP) has announced that it will be expanding its background check program to include all applicants for state-issued licenses and permits. The program will begin in January 2023 and will require all applicants to undergo a background check before they can be issued a license or permit. The background check will include a criminal history check, a credit check, and a verification of education and employment.
  • The Illinois Attorney General's Office has announced that it will be cracking down on businesses that use background checks to discriminate against job applicants. The office has launched an investigation into several businesses that have allegedly used background checks to screen out applicants based on their race, religion, or national origin.
  • The Illinois Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it will be holding a public hearing on the use of background checks in employment. The hearing will be held on February 25, 2023, in Chicago. The EEOC is seeking public input on the use of background checks in employment, including the potential for discrimination.

These are just a few of the news stories about background screening in Illinois today. As you can see, background screening is a hot topic in Illinois, and it is likely to continue to be so in the years to come.

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