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Complaint Filed Against Walmart for Hiring Policies
The United States’ largest private employer faces a proposed nationwide class action lawsuit based on its screening policy. A complaint filed on July...
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I-9 Compliance Flexibility Extended Until the End of 2021
Sep 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
I-9 compliance has looked different for some employers since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The U.S. Department of Human Services (DHS) has...
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Maine Beacons a Change in Hiring Practices
Aug 24, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Like lighthouses dotting the coast of Maine, “Fair Chance” laws throughout the country provide a guiding light to prevent employers from running into...
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Fair Chance Act Guidance Updated for New York City Employers
Aug 16, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act (NYC FCA) took effect on July 29, 2021. According to the New York City Commission on Human Rights...
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Louisiana’s Fair Chance Law Goes into Effect
Aug 5, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Like New York City, the state of Louisiana now has its own “Fair Chance”-style law. Louisiana Act 406 places new restrictions on employers that...
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The Litigation Saga of Waterloo, Iowa’s Ban the Box Law
Jul 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Cities have been quick to enact laws around the use of criminal history for employment purposes in recent years. These types of laws are commonly...
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Seeing Dollar Signs (or Not) on Salary Verifications in Nevada
Jul 5, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Las Vegas is famous for high-rollers and big spending. It might seem like the city, and the broader state of Nevada, are all about the money. But...
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Kentucky in the Lead to Protect Employers with New Reentry Law
Jun 14, 2021 12:00:00 AM
You might have noticed a significant push across the country to remove a criminal record as a barrier to employment. Varying new laws have been...
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Beyond Washington’s Disclosures: Summary of Rights Requirements
Jun 8, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last month we highlighted background report disclosure requirements in the state of Washington.
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Continued Form I-9 Compliance Flexibility
Jun 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The way employers hire has adapted to a more remote workforce. Some government agencies have also introduced temporary policies to assist employers...