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Rhode Island Works to Boost Pay Equality
The topic of salary equality has been prevalent in recent years. As part of this trend, Rhode Island recently passed amendments to its pay equity...
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Complaint Filed Against Walmart for Hiring Policies
Sep 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM
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.