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Colorado’s Clean Slate Act Goes into Effect
As of July 1, 2024, Colorado’s Clean Slate Act, or Senate Bill 22-099, is officially in effect. This comes in the wake of several other states that...
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New Data Privacy Laws: What Employers Must Know
Jul 30, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Consumer and data privacy laws have been popping up everywhere lately. Soon, nearly half the nation will have active consumer privacy data laws. It...
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Maryland Governor Pardons Misdemeanor Cannabis Convictions
Jul 17, 2024 12:00:00 AM
In 2023, Maryland legalized the possession and use of small amounts of cannabis for individuals over 21. Now, a year later, Governor Wes Moore signed...
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Alaska Positioned to Back Saliva Drug Testing for Employers
Jul 3, 2024 12:00:00 AM
The Alaska Legislature has approved Senate Bill 196 and is awaiting Governor Mike Dunleavy's signature. The Governor will need to sign the bill by...
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Massachusetts Employment Credit Check Ban In Motion
Jun 27, 2024 12:00:00 AM
Restrictions on access to records used for employment purposes that could unfairly sway hiring decisions remain a priority as local governments try...
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Illinois Law Banning Reporting of Medical Debt Under Review
Jun 18, 2024 12:00:00 AM
On May 16, 2024, the Illinois legislature approved Senate Bill 2933. The bill is an amendment to the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business...
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Employers May Remotely Examine Employees’ I-9 Documents
Sep 20, 2023 12:00:00 AM
On May 5, 2023, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officially stated that employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for...