OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law
September 08, 2023
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently announced new regulations concerning federal agencies and contractors. According to the announcement, they...
California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know
September 07, 2023
Employers in California must prepare for changes to the Fair Chance Act. The Fair Chance Act prohibits employers from asking about an applicant’s criminal...
Begin Again Act May Expand Expungement Opportunities In Maryland
September 06, 2023
Maryland Representative Glenn Ivey has sponsored a bill called the Begin Again Act. This Act would expand the eligibility requirements for individuals seeking...
Must-Knows About Growing Laws Protecting Employee Marijuana Use
September 05, 2023
Employers nationwide have faced rapid changes in state and local laws governing marijuana usage. The U.S. has seen over two-thirds of its states legalize marijuana...
CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope
September 01, 2023
The Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced plans concerning next month’s rulemaking. The CFPB intends to expand...
FEHA Can Hold Employment-Related Service Providers Liable for Violations
August 31, 2023
The California Supreme Court recently announced a ruling concerning the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and how it affects businesses. This...
Automatic Expungement Done – Macomb County Reopens Website
August 29, 2023
The Macomb County Circuit Court website will resume access to criminal case records for the public. The court temporarily removed access due to the removal of certain...
FCRA Lawsuit Filed Against Cruise Line Over Pre-Adverse Action Notices
August 28, 2023
A Connecticut-based cruise line recently received a proposed class action lawsuit. According to the case, it failed to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting...
The EEOC Welcomes New Commissioner to Office
August 25, 2023
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently received a new Commissioner. EEOC Chair Charlotte A. Burrows, Vice Chair Jocelyn Samuels, and fellow Commissioners Keith...
CURE Act Could Provide Cannabis Users Access to Federal Employment
August 24, 2023
A recently proposed legislation may improve the labor pool for federal employers. The bipartisan law is the Cannabis Users Restoration of Eligibility (CURE) Act,...