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Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens in Prince George’s County, MD

The Prince George's Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens is a new law in Prince George's County, Maryland, designed to provide fair...

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Texas Attorney General Forms Privacy Task Force

The Texas Attorney General’s office has recently announced the formation of a dedicated task force within its Consumer Protection Division. This task...

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Legal Action Taken Alleging Discrimination of Medical Cannabis Use of New Jersey Candidate

Employee and candidate discrimination for state-legal marijuana use has continued to be a hot-button issue over the last few years. Recently, we...

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Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles: A Look at California’s MVR Reporting and Employee Law

A recent case, Doe v. California Dept. of Motor Vehicles, could spark further discussions on how California reports motor vehicle record checks. The...

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Delaware’s Clean Slate Act Goes Into Effect

The Delaware Clean Slate Act marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to criminal record expungement. The new legislation automates the...

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Cyber Incident in Fulton County, Georgia Impacts Background Checks

In January, Fulton County - Georgia’s most populous county that includes the city of Atlanta - experienced a cyber incident that significantly...

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Washington Enacts a New Employee Cannabis Protection Law

Due to the changing landscape and views on cannabis use, employee protection laws are becoming more common in states where recreational cannabis use...

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Delays in Kansas County Criminal History Searches

Due to a security incident in October 2023, the Kansas judicial branch has temporarily shut down its electronic information systems. Public record...

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Salary History Ban Coming to Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, Ohio, is next in line to join a growing nationwide list of salary history bans. Recently, we also covered Minnesota's pay history ban,...

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Pay History Ban in Minnesota

Minnesota is kicking off the new year by joining the list of salary history bans nationwide. These laws are part of a growing trend to address...

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