Virgin Islands Enacts “The Fair Chance for Employment Act”
The Virgin Islands recently overhauled their existing ban the box legislation passing Bill No. 35-0115, “The Fair Chance for Employment Act”.
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Alaska, Minnesota Update Drug Testing Laws to Allow for Oral Fluid Testing
View postAlaska and Minnesota both took action in their respective legislative sessions to amend state drug testing laws to allow for oral fluid testing.
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Prince George’s County Overhauls Fair Chance Law
View postEmployers take note—Prince George’s County in Maryland completed a significant overhaul of its fair chance law with little fanfare and notice. It goes into effect September 16, 2024.
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There’s No Competition: The Best Background Screening Compliance Update is Here!
View postYou’ve probably heard that the FTC recently banned most non-compete agreements. Perhaps you know about the new overtime rules put out by the Department of Labor and that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued more guidance on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. But what’s happening in hiring and background screening specifically?
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New Lehigh County Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Impacts Employers
View postThe Lehigh County Board of Commissioners recently passed a broad anti-discrimination ordinance that establishes several protected classes and goes into effect June 1, 2024. Review this blog post if you are an employer with any employees in this Pennsylvania county.
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Los Angeles County Passes Fair Chance Ordinance
View postLos Angeles County recently passed a comprehensive Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) that exceeds the standards set by the statewide Fair Chance Act. This blog is intended to provide a high-level summary of the new law.
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Connecticut Court Supports Medical Marijuana User’s Employment Termination
View postEmployers in Connecticut worried about medical marijuana users and wrongful termination lawsuits should take note of a recent decision from the Connecticut Court of Appeals. The court ruled an employer may terminate a medical marijuana user who is impaired while on the job.
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Iowa Court Ruling Emphasizes Proper Compliance with State Drug Testing Law
View postIowa Employers: If your company conducts drug testing of employees, you are well advised to review a recent ruling from the Iowa Court of Appeals. Get the case background and decision info here.