Los 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.
Employers 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.
Iowa 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.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store chain, alleging the employer violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act that prohibits disparate impact discrimination.
Effective September 1, 2023, Texas House Bill 2127 preempts local and county ordinances that conflict with or exceed the requirements of state law.
Effective October 1, 2023, California’s Consideration of Criminal History in Employment Decisions Regulations will significantly impact how employers may use criminal history information.
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina recently ruled that an employee’s CBD use is not protected under federal or state law.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued a recent ruling that, while not precedential, may provide guidance to employers on the increasingly complicated topic of marijuana drug tests and employment-related decisions.
