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EEOC moves to rescind conviction and arrest record guidance from 2012
Summary by Layoffs News Editorial Desk Caroline Colvin , as published by HR Dive
· October 8, 2026
· 1 min read
While the EEOC may be rescinding the guidance, employers should not necessarily change their approach, an attorney warned.
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