Effectively immediately, this new Ordinance amends the City of Atlanta Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 (Human Relations) in several places: “criminal history status” is now included as a protected class.
On October 6, President Biden issued a proclamation granting pardons for all federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana.
On October 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another extension to Form I-9 compliance flexibility. This new period of flexibility extends to July 31, 2023.
In a recent decision, the Nevada Supreme Court determined Nevada’s “lawful use” statute did not extend to adult recreational marijuana use given marijuana remains illegal under federal law.
California has passed a new law, extending new protections to marijuana users who may be subject to an employer's drug testing programs. It goes into effect on January 1, 2024.
The Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division recently announced civil penalties against an employer for several violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Litigation Update: An employer entered into a settlement over claims it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Litigation Update: A cable news company was ordered to pay $7.37 billion, after an employee committed murder. This recent case spotlights employer responsibility regarding criminal background screens and employment verifications.
