Virginia’s Clean Slate Law: What Employers Need to Know
Virginia's Clean Slate Law took effect July 1, 2026. Here is how record sealing affects background checks and investigations.
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Georgia’s First Offender Act: Mandatory Sealing Is Now in Effect
Georgia's amended First Offender Act now requires courts to restrict and seal qualifying records. What employers should expect on background checks.
Verified at the Source: Why It Matters for Hiring
Why database hits should be confirmed against the original court record, and what a 2026 Eighth Circuit decision shows about documented procedures.
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