Tampa City Council Moves Forward With Ban-the-Box Legislation for City Contractors
The Tampa City Council has taken another step toward introducing a new “ban-the-box” type of legislation for city contractors. This newly proposed ordinance...
Delaware Lawmakers Vote to Reduce Barriers to Career Licensure for Those With Criminal Records
Delaware lawmakers have recently voted to remove criminal history restrictions on career licensure in many high-demand fields. The bill sponsored by...
Minnesota Legalizes Consumption of THC Edibles: How Does This Impact Employers?
Minnesota recently passed a law that allows the sale and consumption of edible cannabinoid products. This law, signed on June 2, 2022, allows edible cannabinoid products...
Federal Jury Finds Credit Reporting Agency Was Not Responsible for Faulty Information Included in Its Report
After a lengthy dispute with multiple turnarounds, a lawsuit claiming a major consumer reporting agency (CRA) violated the Fair Credit...
New Jersey Cannabis Testing Laws Have You Confused? Here Is What Employers Need to Know About CREAMMA
Marijuana is now legal for recreational purposes in New Jersey, so the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory, Enforcement Assistance, and Marketplace...
Compliance Challenges in Performing Background Checks for Healthcare Employers
Federal and state regulations often encourage or require background checks, especially in the healthcare industry. Over time, however, these background checks have gained...
EEOC Sues Staffing Company Due to National Origin Discrimination
According to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), a staffing company that provides manufacturing workers has violated Title VII of the Civil Rights Act....
CFPB Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Individual’s Privacy Rights and Consumer Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued a new advisory opinion regarding the permissible uses of consumer reports, including credit reports...
Salary Disclosure Laws May Affect PERM Labor Certification Process
Permanent labor certification (PERM) is the process allowing employers to hire foreign national workers to work permanently within the United States (US). Employers familiar with...
Federal Court Denies Summary Judgement for Employer That Terminated a Worker Who Used CBD and Then Tested Positive for THC
With medical cannabidiol (CBD) legal in every state, many employers may think this substance poses no issue for their workplaces....