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Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens in Prince George’s County, MD
The Prince George's Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens is a new law in Prince George's County, Maryland, designed to provide fair...
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Colorado’s Clean Slate Act Goes into Effect
Sep 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
As of July 1, 2024, Colorado’s Clean Slate Act, or Senate Bill 22-099, is officially in effect. This comes in the wake of several other states that...
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Texas Attorney General Forms Privacy Task Force
Sep 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Texas Attorney General’s office has recently announced the formation of a dedicated task force within its Consumer Protection Division. This task...
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Legal Action Taken Alleging Discrimination of Medical Cannabis Use of New Jersey Candidate
Aug 28, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Employee and candidate discrimination for state-legal marijuana use has continued to be a hot-button issue over the last few years. Recently, we...
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Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles: A Look at California’s MVR Reporting and Employee Law
Aug 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM
A recent case, Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles, could spark further discussions on how California reports motor vehicle record checks. The...
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Delaware’s Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect
Aug 7, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Delaware Clean Slate Act marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to criminal record expungement. The new legislation automates the...
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New Data Privacy Laws: What Employers Must Know
Jul 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Consumer and data privacy laws have been popping up everywhere lately. Soon, nearly half the nation will have active consumer privacy data laws. It...
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Maryland Governor Pardons Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions
Jul 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
In 2023, Maryland legalized the possession and use of small amounts of cannabis for individuals over 21. Now, a year later, Governor Wes Moore signed...
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Alaska Positioned to Back Saliva Drug Testing for Employers
Jul 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Alaska Legislature has approved Senate Bill 196 and is awaiting Governor Mike Dunleavy's signature. The Governor will need to sign the bill by...
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Massachusetts Employment Credit Check Ban In Motion
Jun 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Restrictions on access to records used for employment purposes that could unfairly sway hiring decisions remain a priority as local governments try...