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Utah Sets Boundaries on Generative AI
As AI systems and technology use continue to soar, more regulations and guidelines follow. Utah’s SB 149, also known as the AI Policy Act, mandates...
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Changes to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act
Oct 8, 2024 1:45:00 PM
On September 28, 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1100, an amendment to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA), introducing...
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Annual Disposal of E-Verify Employer Records: What You Need to Know
Oct 2, 2024 11:45:00 AM
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) annually disposes of E-Verify employer records that are ten years old or older. This process is...
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Employment Fairness Act for Returning Citizens in Prince George’s County, MD
Sep 26, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Sep 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Aug 28, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Aug 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Aug 7, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Mar 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM
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
Feb 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Due to the changing landscape and views on cannabis use, employee protection laws are becoming more common in states where recreational cannabis use...