County Discovers Youth Program Was Run By Convicted Sex Offender
December 12, 2022
A King County youth program has recently lost its contract to provide services to young people. This loss comes after a recent discovery that the leader of the...
Ohio Senate Passes Sweeping Changes to Criminal Record Sealing, Expungements, and Penalties for Cannabis-Related Offenses
December 12, 2022
On November 30, Ohio’s Senate passed a new bill to expunge and seal criminal records. The bill includes...
Oregon Governor Issues Statewide Pardon for Marijuana Offenses
December 12, 2022
Oregon’s Governor Kate Brown has announced her intention to pardon prior convictions of simple marijuana possession. Over 45,000 people within Oregon can expect...
NYC Bill Could Soon Block Landlord Background Checks
December 9, 2022
New York City landlords may soon be unable to perform background checks on prospective tenants. A bill currently before the City Council would block landlords from performing...
What Does Kentucky’s New Executive Order Permitting Medical Marijuana Mean for Employers?
December 9, 2022
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed an executive order permitting state residents diagnosed with certain medical conditions to purchase,...
How Do the President’s Pardons for Marijuana Convictions Affect Employers?
December 8, 2022
In October, President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of individuals convicted on a federal level for simple possession of marijuana. This pardon could significantly...
Marijuana Users Gaining Increasing Employment Protections
December 8, 2022
Until a decade ago, every state had it illegal to use marijuana. However, many states have changed this view, which presents employers with new challenges. Recreational...
Fairfax Public Schools Look to Expedite Improvements to Background Check System
December 8, 2022
Fairfax County School officials have asked state officials to help expedite the process of upgrading the school’s background check system. This...
With the New Year, Connecticut Employers Will Soon See New Criminal Background Check Rules
December 7, 2022
On January 1st, 2023, Connecticut’s clean slate legislation, Public Act 21-32, will go into effect. This law will bring significant...
E-Commerce Platform Makes Changes To Settle Investigation Over Washington Fair Chance Act Violations
December 7, 2022
The world’s largest e-commerce company has changed its mobile job interface for independent contractors to make last-mile...