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Temporary List B Expiration Flexibility Ends May 1, 2022
After over two years, the Department of Human Services (DHS) announced an end to the temporary ID document flexibility for Form I-9. The temporary...
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A Case of Potential Violations of City & State Requirements in NYC
Apr 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
New York City has some of the country’s most complex laws for employers to follow. A case filed in the Southern District of New York alleges...
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Higher Court Reviews Employment Discrimination Case
Apr 5, 2022 12:00:00 AM
We previously covered the appellate court decision in Cree, Inc. v. LIRC. After our last post, the case continued to move through the legal process....
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Lowe’s Accused of FCRA Violations
Mar 17, 2022 12:00:00 AM
Home improvement store Lowe’s is accused of violating the FCRA. The claims are part of a putative class action suit filed in the Western District of...
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California Case Offers Insight on Potential Cost of Violating State Reporting Law
Mar 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
It may be apparent to employers that any violation of employment law can result in consequences. Often, the law spells out potential penalties....
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Colorado Introduces Bill to Automatically Seal Some Records
Mar 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM
You may be familiar with sealed criminal records. Generally, sealed records are not accessible with a public record search.
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Lawsuit for Employment Discrimination Allegations Moves Forward
Feb 22, 2022 12:00:00 AM
A proposed class-action lawsuit filed against Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., and Cornucopia Logistics, LLC (“Defendants”) is one...
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Get to Know Massachusetts’ CORI
Feb 9, 2022 12:00:00 AM
CORI, or Criminal Offender Record Information, is a specific term defined by Massachusetts law. Those that conduct background checks in Massachusetts...
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A Deeper Look at Investigative Consumer Reports
Feb 3, 2022 12:00:00 AM
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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Federal “Fair Chance Act” Now in Effect
Jan 18, 2022 12:00:00 AM
“Ban the Box” style laws are a trend that has grown exponentially over the last decade. In fact, we have covered several laws in multiple...