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New Jersey Releases Guidance for Identifying Suspected Employee Impairment
Like several other states, New Jersey law restricts how employers may make employment decisions based on cannabis use. The law states,
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The City of Dallas Considers Fair Chance Hiring for Private Employers
October 11, 2022
The Dallas City Council is considering joining the growing ban the box movement with the introduction of a Fair Chance Hiring ordinance. As...
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California Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Remove Public Record Search Restrictions
October 5, 2022
Challenges to court record access in California continue to be a critical issue for the background screening industry and the employers that rely on...
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California Bill Removing Public Record Search Restrictions Moves Forward
September 21, 2022
A bill passed by the California legislature could mean good news for those that use public records from the state’s court system. Reliable access to...
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Public Input Requested on Form I-9 Flexibility
September 12, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is asking for public comments on Form I-9 proposed rulemaking.
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California Passes Cannabis Use Anti-discrimination Law
September 8, 2022
New York state and Washington, D.C. are two jurisdictions that introduced protections for cannabis users in the last year. Both have introduced or...
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Tragedy Highlights Importance of Employment Background Checks
August 26, 2022
Safety is one of the top reasons employers use pre-employment background checks, as it is essential to protecting employees, customers, and the...
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Lawsuit Alleges Violations of Disclosure and Authorization Requirements
August 26, 2022
Background check disclosure and authorization requirements can often be a source of confusion for employers, and violations may lead to potential...
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D.C. Works to Protect Employees Who Use Marijuana
August 26, 2022
The use of cannabis across the United States has become less controversial. Laws have been shifting from prohibition to medical purposes to...
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Automatic Record Sealing Law Signed in Colorado
July 25, 2022
In March, we discussed Colorado SB22-099. As introduced, it was aimed to automatically seal certain conviction and civil judgment records in the...