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OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law

Written on September 8, 2023.

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

Written on September 7, 2023.

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

Written on September 6, 2023.

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

Written on September 5, 2023.

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

Written on September 1, 2023.

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...

Automatic Expungement Done – Macomb County Reopens Website

Written on August 29, 2023.

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

Written on August 28, 2023.

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

Written on August 25, 2023.

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

Written on August 24, 2023.

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,...

OPM Announces Final Regulations to Implement Federal Ban-the-Box Law

California’s Fair Chance Act Sees Amendments: What to Know

Begin Again Act May Expand Expungement Opportunities In Maryland

Must-Knows About Growing Laws Protecting Employee Marijuana Use

CFPB Proposes Expansions to the Fair Credit Reporting Act’s Scope

Automatic Expungement Done – Macomb County Reopens Website

FCRA Lawsuit Filed Against Cruise Line Over Pre-Adverse Action Notices

The EEOC Welcomes New Commissioner to Office

CURE Act Could Provide Cannabis Users Access to Federal Employment

Congressional Committee May Dismiss Marijuana Barrier from Federal Employment

FTC Reaches $5.8 Million Settlement With Background Report Companies Over Alleged FCRA Violations

Saint Louis Struggles to Process Expungements for Amended Marijuana Law

HHS Recommends DEA Reschedule Marijuana

New Law Makes It Easier for Ohioans To Seal Old Criminal Records

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