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Form I-9 Flexibility Coasts into Summer
In July of 2023, it will be more than three years since the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began offering certain I-9 compliance...
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Employers Begin to Face Legal Complaints for Cannabis Use Discrimination
Nov 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Laws that limit how employers may legally test for cannabis use are one of the latest trends in employment laws. We recently covered new or pending...
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New Jersey Releases Guidance for Identifying Suspected Employee Impairment
Oct 24, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Like several other states, New Jersey law restricts how employers may make employment decisions based on cannabis use. The law states,
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The City of Dallas Considers Fair Chance Hiring for Private Employers
Oct 12, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The Dallas City Council is considering joining the growing ban the box movement with the introduction of a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. As...
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California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Remove Public Record Search Restrictions
Oct 6, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Challenges to court record access in California continue to be a critical issue for the background screening industry and the employers that rely on...
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California Bill Removing Public Record Search Restrictions Moves Forward
Sep 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM
A bill passed by the California legislature could mean good news for those that use public records from the state’s court system. Reliable access to...
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Public Input Requested on Form I-9 Flexibility
Sep 13, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking for public comments on Form I-9 proposed rulemaking.
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California Passes Cannabis Use Anti-discrimination Law
Sep 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
New York state and Washington, D.C. are two jurisdictions that introduced protections for cannabis users in the last year. Both have introduced or...
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D.C. Works to Protect Employees Who Use Marijuana
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
The use of cannabis across the United States has become less controversial. Laws have been shifting from prohibition to medical purposes to...
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Lawsuit Alleges Violations of Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
Aug 26, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Background check disclosure and authorization requirements can often be a source of confusion for employers, and violations may lead to potential...