Legal and Regulatory
Navigating the Evolving Standard on Criminal Background Checks
The First Step Act, which aims to reduce prisoner recidivism and increase workforce readiness, may affect contractors' hiring processes and background check procedures.
By Gabriel P. McGaha
July 15, 2019
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Legal and Regulatory
by Gabriel P. McGaha
Gabriel P. McGaha, an associate in the Fisher Phillips Memphis office, focuses his practice on both litigating and counseling clients on a variety of employment-related matters, including matters involving harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims.
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