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Albany County, New York the latest jurisdiction to enact salary history ban
The law was signed on Nov. 6, 2017, and will go into effect 30 days after it is filed with the office of the New York secretary of state. Read More
Arkansas Insurance Department bulletin reminds individual applicants to use full legal name on documentation
The Department has experienced difficulties in verifying information provided by individuals seeking licensure due to the use of a name other than the applicant’s legal name. Read More
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of previous FCRA ruling
The appeal sought review of the highly disputed issue of whether/ when statutory violations of the FCRA allow workers to sue businesses under the high court’s previous Spokeo decision. Read More
U.S. DOT clarifies that medical marijuana is not an excuse in regulated drug testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently reminded agencies that using medical cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation in accordance with state law is no excuse for failing a drug test. Read More
Rental car company to settle background check suit for $2.7M
Avis Budget Group reached an agreement to settle a class-action suit claiming the company improperly acquired and used background checks to reject job applicants. Read More