Pre-Employ Is Now JDP
It’s official, Pre-Employ has completed its journey and become JDP!
Pre-employ will be moving its legislative updates, industry trends, and all related articles to JDP by the end of January. We expect to have completed...
Full Implementation of Minnesota’s New Marijuana Law Facing Delays
Minnesota has encountered unexpected problems while implementing its new marijuana law. As such, the implementation has experienced significant delays. State officials commented...
New Pennsylvania Ordinances Amending Expungement Laws Go Into Effect
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has enacted changes that will affect the hiring process for many employers. House Bill Number 689 (HB 689) will go into effect on February 12, 2024....
City In Virginia Eases Expungement Process for Criminal Records
Individuals in Alexandria, Virginia, will find it easier to expunge their records. However, this update will only affect those with criminal records in the Alexandria court system...
Several Iowa Care Facilities Failed to Conduct Background Checks
Twelve Iowa care facilities received fines for violations concerning background checks for workers and residence abuse. As such, the Iowa Department of Inspections Appeals and Licensing...
New California Employment Protections Take Effect for Marijuana Users
California is starting 2024 with new employment protections taking effect for marijuana users. Though they took effect on January 1 of this year, they stem from two laws passed...
USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase Creates Confusion
On December 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a premium processing press release. According to the release, the Application for a Change or Extension...
Minnesota Releases Updates About Two Cannabis Related Acts
January 08, 2024
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety recently blogged an update concerning two Acts. The blog details the steps the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) has taken...
Washington Law Barring Pre-Employment Marijuana Testing Takes Effect
January 04, 2024
Many new regulations have taken effect with the start of the new year. For Washington employers, this includes a new ban on pre-employment marijuana testing...
Final Deadline Passed for Missouri Marijuana Expungements
January 03, 2024
December 8, 2023, marked the final deadline for Missouri’s county courts to finish expunging non-violent felony marijuana cases. This day also marked the first anniversary...