The new measure will require school systems to check both state and federal criminal records for all employees who may have unsupervised access to students.

The new bill requires state and municipal governments to first determine if an applicant is qualified for the position he or she has applied for, before inquiring about their past criminal history.

As we enter 2013, one thing is certain, the EEOC will continue to be very aggressive in pursuing employment discrimination. Organizations should continue to review and revise policies and procedures