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Changes to California’s Fair Employment & Housing Act
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...
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Delays in Kansas County Criminal History Searches
Feb 13, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Due to a security incident in October 2023, the Kansas judicial branch has temporarily shut down its electronic information systems. Public record...