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Virginia’s New Record Sealing Laws Give a Second Chance to Reformed Individuals
Earlier this year, we covered Kansas City’s efforts to expand employment protections for individuals with criminal histories. Meanwhile, Virginia has...
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Amendments to the Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act Explained
Jun 16, 2025 11:45:00 AM
Although other states and jurisdictions have implemented laws and regulations to address certain aspects of AI use in business scenarios, Colorado...
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Minneapolis Takes Action to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections
Jun 3, 2025 12:15:00 PM
In 2014, Minnesota implemented a “ban the box” law (Minnesota Statute 364.021) to help create a fairer hiring climate for Minnesotans with a criminal...
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2025 Updates to Form I-9 and E-Verify
May 23, 2025 11:51:26 AM
On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made adjustments to Form I-9. These revisions were made to ensure the form...
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What Employers Need to Know About Spokane, Washington's "Ban the Address” Ordinance
May 14, 2025 9:30:00 AM
On April 25, 2025, Mayor Lisa Brown of Spokane, Washington, signed Ordinance No. C36666, also known as the "Ban the Address" law. While "Ban the Box"...
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Virginia Puts Additional Restrictions on Consumer Health Data
May 2, 2025 11:15:00 AM
Throughout this year, we have covered several state laws and updates implemented to protect consumer data privacy in New Jersey, Delaware, New...
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Recent Ruling in Minnesota Shows That Tort Can Apply to Hiring Contractors
Apr 28, 2025 4:26:31 PM
When it comes to screening contractors in Minnesota, some organizations may have operated under the belief that they had little or no liability when...
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Clarification on New E-Verify and I-9 Compliance Requirements in Illinois
Apr 18, 2025 1:00:00 PM
Illinois first included language addressing the use of E-Verify in the Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act in 2008, with an amendment in 2010....
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Oregon’s Consumer Privacy Act: 110 Complaints Filed in 6 Months
Apr 3, 2025 11:15:00 AM
In June 2023, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 619, also known as the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). The law took effect on July 1,...
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Minnesota Supreme Court Sets the Record Straight on Municipal Employer Liability
Mar 25, 2025 3:30:00 PM
A recent court decision has changed how Minnesota courts analyze whether municipalities may be liable for their hiring decisions—emphasizing that...