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Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens in Prince George’s County, MD
The Prince George's Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens is a new law in Prince George's County, Maryland, designed to provide fair...
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Colorado’s Clean Slate Act Goes into Effect
September 26, 2024
As of July 1, 2024, Colorado’s Clean Slate Act, or Senate Bill 22-099, is officially in effect. This comes in the wake of several other states that...
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Texas Attorney General Forms Privacy Task Force
September 17, 2024
The Texas Attorney General’s office has recently announced the formation of a dedicated task force within its Consumer Protection Division. This task...
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Legal Action Taken Alleging Discrimination of Medical Cannabis Use of New Jersey Candidate
August 28, 2024
Employee and candidate discrimination for state-legal marijuana use has continued to be a hot-button issue over the last few years. Recently, we...
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Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles: A Look at California’s MVR Reporting and Employee Law
August 15, 2024
A recent case, Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles, could spark further discussions on how California reports motor vehicle record checks. The...
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Delaware’s Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect
August 7, 2024
The Delaware Clean Slate Act marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to criminal record expungement. The new legislation automates the...
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Two More States Enact Data Privacy Laws: What Employers Need to Know
July 30, 2024
Consumer and data privacy laws have been popping up everywhere lately. Soon, nearly half the nation will have active consumer privacy data laws. It...
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Maryland Governor Pardons Some Misdemeanor Cannabis-Related Convictions
July 17, 2024
In 2023, Maryland legalized the possession and use of small amounts of cannabis for individuals over 21. Now, a year later, Governor Wes Moore signed...
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Alaska Positioned to Back Saliva Drug Testing for Employers
July 3, 2024
The Alaska Legislature has approved Senate Bill 196 and is awaiting Governor Mike Dunleavy's signature. The Governor will need to sign the bill by...
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Massachusetts Ban on Credit Checks for Employment Purposes in Motion
June 27, 2024
Restrictions on access to records used for employment purposes that could unfairly sway hiring decisions remain a priority as local governments try...