Industry News, oregon, ridesharing

Oregon Bill Would Allow Ridesharing Organizations to Operate Statewide

By Michael Klazema | 04/10/2017

According to its critics, a bill currently pending in the Oregon House of Representatives could make it more difficult f...

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Industry News, background check, oregon

Two Unrelated Cases Highlight Holes in Portland School District’s Background Checks

By Michael Klazema | 01/20/2017

Portland Public Schools is under the microscope at the moment, after two unrelated cases came to light indicating potent...

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Industry News, background check, oregon, church

Oregon Youth Minister Charged with Sex Abuse Had Criminal History

By Michael Klazema | 07/18/2016

A leading member of a Christian ministry based in Silverton, Oregon was recently indicted for second-degree sexual abuse...

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Compliance and Legislation, oregon, ban the box, Portland

City of Portland Bans the Box and More

By Michael Klazema | 01/8/2016

The City of Portland, Oregon has passed an ordinance (No. 187459) to ban the box, and more, effective July 1, 2016. The ...

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Compliance and Legislation, oregon, ban the box, seattle

Does Seattle's "Ban the Box" Ordinance Go Too Far?

By Michael Klazema | 08/5/2015

As the Fair Chance employment movement continues to gather speed, Seattle is recognized as being one of the few cities n...

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Industry News, oregon, ban the box

Oregon Bans the Box and More

By Michael Klazema | 07/1/2015

Beginning January 1, 2016, Oregon’s ban-the-box law makes it unlawful for employers to exclude applicants from an initia...

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Compliance and Legislation, oregon

Oregon Becomes the Seventh State to Ban the Box for Private Employers

By Michael Klazema | 07/1/2015

Oregon is giving the Fair Chance employment movement its latest boost. The state has officially banned the box for priva...

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Industry News, oregon, daycare

Oregon Daycares Question State Background Check Policies

By Michael Klazema | 04/14/2015

Daycares in Oregon are questioning the state's background check policies, but not because they don't want to screen thei...

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Industry News, oregon, ban the box

Oregon Wants to Ban the Box and Much More

By Michael Klazema | 04/6/2015

House Bill 3025 House Bill 3025 defines “employer” to mean any person, company, corporation, firm, labor organization, o...

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