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Home Improvement Retailer Accused of FCRA Violations
On February 3, 2022 a class action suit was filed against Lowe's Companies, Inc. (Lowe's), alleging the company improperly used the content of consumer reports in making employment decisions Read More
Oregon Bill Prohibits Requiring Driver's License as a Condition of Employment
Effective January 1st 2022, Senate Bill 569 prohibits Oregon employers from asking for an employee's driver's license information - unless the ability to legally drive is an essential function of the job in question. Read More
Worker Accuses Former Employer of Wrongful Termination
Plaintiff alleges that he was unfairly terminated after employer learned of his status as a medical marijuana cardholder. Read More
Container Manufacturer Accused of Disability Discrimination
Plaintiff claims he was denied employment despite producing proper documentation regarding prescribed medications. Read More
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Begins Issuing Modified Forms I-94
The modification is the result of a 2021 court settlement requiring the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to recognize E and L dependent spouses of visa holders as "employment authorized incident to status." Read More