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State Regulator Announces Increased California Fair Chance Act Enforcement
“Fair Chance” -type laws are becoming more common across the country. These types of laws often restrict the types of criminal information employers...
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A Potential Case of Negligence in Florida Emphasizes Screening for Risky Hires
Nov 11, 2021 12:00:00 AM
It’s a nightmare scenario when there is a threat to an individual. Or worse, if someone takes another’s life. While tragedies related to an employee...
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Hiring in New Jersey? Have Your Summary of Rights Ready
Nov 2, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Last year we talked about New Jersey’s state-specific background check disclosure requirements. But this isn’t the only thing employers should know...
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New Guidance on Cannabis Drug Tests in New York State
Oct 22, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Legal recreational marijuana use continues to shake up drug testing policies in the workplace. The state of New York recently joined the growing list...
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Rideshare Companies in the Hot Seat for Screening Practices
Oct 13, 2021 12:00:00 AM
Transportation service giants Uber and Lyft have faced a fair share of attention related to their drivers. Buckley v. Uber claim both rideshare...
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An Update on an FCRA Disclosure Case
Oct 7, 2021 12:00:00 AM
The Fair Credit Reporting Act’s (FCRA) disclosure requirements haven’t always been clear to employers. A recent update to a long-running case, Walker...
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Rhode Island Works to Boost Pay Equality
Sep 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM
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...