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Louisiana's SB386: What Employers Need to Know Before 2027
As more states pass extensive data privacy laws, Louisiana lawmakers have decided it’s time for the state to establish its own. On May 29, 2026,...
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Examining the Expanded Protections Under Georgia’s First Offender Act
Aug 12, 2026, 11:02:00 AM
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed House Bill 162 (HB162) into law on May 5, 2026, revising the state’s law on handling the records of individuals...
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Colorado’s New Rules on ID Retention
Aug 3, 2026, 3:32:00 PM
Colorado seems to be turning up the heat on compliance in 2026. Soon after the enactment of the Colorado Artificial Intelligence Act (SB24-205),...
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A Quick Look at the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act
Jul 21, 2026, 12:42:25 PM
Vermont has joined the list of states prioritizing data regulation legislation to reinforce consumer privacy. On June 16, 2026, Governor Phil Scott...
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Philadelphia Releases Additional Guidance on Fair Chance Hiring Amendments
Jul 15, 2026, 3:04:00 PM
In October 2025, Philadelphia revised its Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance (FCRSSO), changing the processes and criminal history...
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New Orleans OIG Report Addresses the Importance of Consistent Volunteer Screening
Jul 3, 2026, 11:35:00 AM
The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) oversees youth athletics programs that coach and serve over 5,000 children annually,...
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Maine’s Updated Workplace Drug Testing Laws Take Effect Soon. Here’s What Employers Need to Know
Jun 29, 2026, 9:56:01 AM
On April 13, 2026, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed Legislative Document No. 2110 (LD 2110) into law, providing important updates to the state’s...
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Colorado Updates Its Artificial Intelligence Law in 2026
Jun 16, 2026, 3:06:00 PM
Alongside California’s new AI regulations, we covered Colorado’s decision to pull back on the United States’ first comprehensive AI law, Senate Bill...
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California’s Parsonage v. Wal-Mart Associates Clarifies Consumer Investigative Report Rights
Jun 4, 2026, 1:08:00 PM
Recent events this year may entirely shift how employers in California evaluate background screening documentation and candidate transparency moving...
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Alabama’s 2026 Personal Data Protection Act
May 26, 2026, 1:09:41 PM
Alabama is joining many other states with its own data privacy and protection act. On April 16, 2026, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 351...