Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule on Noncompetes
On April 23, 2024, by a 3 to 2 vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to “promote competition by banning noncompetes...
Last month, we discussed the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) news release announcing a 30-day extension in I-9 compliance flexibility to July 19, 2020. For more information on the I-9 flexibility, check out our recent blog post highlighting some of the accommodations, available here.
DHS, through US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), has announced that I-9 compliance flexibility is being extended again, with the expiration date for the accommodations now set to expire on August 19, 2020.
While ICE has granted an extension to the physical presence requirements associated with Form I-9, ICE also announced that “no additional extensions will be granted to employers who were served notices of inspection (“NOIs”) by ICE during the month of March 2020.”
Verified Credentials will continue to monitor DHS announcements regarding I-9 compliance flexibility. For the latest information, be sure to visit I-9 Central. As always, be sure to talk with your legal counsel before taking advantage of the I-9 compliance flexibility rules to make sure you stay compliant.
LA County’s 2024 Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
Verified Credentials: April 18, 2024
Los Angeles County has introduced a new Fair Chance Ordinance for employers, effective September 3, 2024. Previously, we tracked other Fair Chance...
Florida’s Healthcare Background Check Expansion Law Under Review
Verified Credentials: April 10, 2024
Florida is set to implement new legislation that significantly expands the scope of background screening for healthcare workers. Currently, only...
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Lawsuit Filed for Alleged Background Check Disclosure Violations
Admin : December 8, 2021
Amazon is busy this time of year. But a recent court filing may leave it busier than usual. A prior Amazon employee claims the retailer violated a...
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A Deeper Look at Investigative Consumer Reports
Admin : February 2, 2022
Employers hoping to learn detailed information about their candidates may want to read on. You may know the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)...
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DHS Ends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
Admin : June 8, 2023
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), an agency under the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”), recently announced that employers must...