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New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law to Seal Older Criminal Convictions

On November 16, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law requiring records of certain past criminal convictions to be sealed. The legislation is intended in part to prevent discrimination in hiring against...more

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Protecting Cannabis Users - Don’t let Outdated Drug Screening Policies be the Smoking Gun in a Discrimination Case Against Your...

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California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act prohibits employment discrimination based on certain protected classes and empowers the Civil Rights Department to investigate and prosecute complaints alleging unlawful practices....more

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6 Steps for Employers to Set Up an Effective Background Screening Program

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More than 90% of employers use some form of a background screening on applicants or employees when making employment decisions. There can be several reasons for using them: ensuring safety in the workplace; reducing exposure...more

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Hiring Personnel in New York: Dos and Don’ts – Part 1

Part I: Advertising and Interviewing - Foreign companies expanding their operations to the U.S. through New York usually handle their U.S. hiring process like the way they do back in their home country. They should not....more

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Web Exclusive: August 2018: The Top 15 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

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Compliance News Flash

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP is pleased to provide you with the Compliance News Flash. This weekly update is your source for timely background screening and immigration-related news that is important to your organization....more

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With Governor Brown’s Signature, California Employers Face a Gauntlet of New Laws

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The October 15, 2017 deadline has come and gone for Governor Jerry Brown to weigh the bills passed by the California legislature this year. Governor Brown has now signed into law a jaw-dropping number of bills that pertain to...more

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Top labor and employment developments in 2017 for ADG companies

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U.S. presidential administrations historically have sought to use the federal procurement system, and specifically the regulations that apply to contractors and subcontractors, as a means to implement policies that would...more

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New Year's Resolution for California Employers: Know New Laws Affecting Your Business in 2017

The California legislature enacted many new laws in 2016 affecting California employers, many of which are summarized below. All employers with operations in California should be aware of these new laws and consult with...more

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NASCAR’s racing to defend race discrimination lawsuit—is your company ready?

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Earlier this week, news broke that NASCAR is being sued for alleged racial discrimination. NASCAR insists the case has no merit, but only time will tell the outcome. When the rubber meets the road, will your business be ready...more

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New York City – Ban the Box Plus Measure

New York City passed a local law to amend its administrative code to prohibit employment discrimination based on one’s arrest record or criminal conviction. Employers and background screeners take note. The legislation, the...more

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Update — New York City Prohibition on Requests or Use of Credit History for Employment Screening

This week New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will hold on hearing on New York City’s Proposed Int. No. 261-A, which would ban the use of consumer credit history, making its use potentially an unlawful discriminatory practice....more

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Maryland Federal District Court's Dismissal of EEOC v. Freeman Provides Guidance for Employers on Background Check Rules

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As we’ve blogged about before, the EEOC has become more aggressive over the past few years in scrutinizing employer use of criminal background and credit checks. While federal anti-discrimination laws do not expressly...more

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