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A Quick Look at the Vermont Data Privacy and Online Surveillance Act
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...
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Oklahoma Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Data Privacy Law
May 13, 2026 1:19:00 PM
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 546 into law on March 20, 2026, ratifying the Oklahoma Consumer Data Privacy Act (OCDPA). Similar to...
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DOL Proposes Unified Standards for Determining Joint Employment
May 4, 2026 11:06:00 AM
When it comes to joint employment, the line has not always been consistently clear on who certain responsibilities fall on, particularly in...
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Washington’s New Background Check Requirements Take Effect July 2026
Apr 22, 2026 4:48:32 PM
In July 2025, we covered Washington State’s increased regulations for employer access to criminal background checks with House Bill 1747. While the...