The U.S. Department of Labor recently changed how it assesses civil money penalties against employers for violating federal child labor laws, which could significantly increase fines for hiring underage children to perform...more
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many states have closed their license bureaus and people are experiencing challenges renewing their state issued driver’s licenses and identity cards - which most job applicants and employees use...more
Physical Presence Requirement -
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and effective March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is permitting employers to defer the requirement to physically inspect...more
Pre-employment and post-accident drug testing have been challenged in courts in almost every state where medical marijuana has been legalized. These differing state laws create uncertainty for enforcing a drug-free workplace,...more
8/30/2019
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