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Employers: Clock is Ticking to Update Marijuana Policies

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With an increasing number of states passing laws protecting employees who utilize marijuana, employers throughout the country are presently tasked with redesigning their marijuana-related policies and practices to avoid the...more

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New York City Council Amends New York City Fair Chance Act

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The New York City Council passed a bill expanding the scope of New York City’s Fair Chance Act (FCA). The bill significantly extends employment protections for applicants and employees with criminal charges or arrests. New...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Misdemeanor Convictions in Hiring Decisions: What are the Limits?

Over the last few years we have seen “ban the box” laws enacted in various states and municipalities. In California, these laws limit the timing of an inquiry into a job applicant’s criminal history to after a conditional...more

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Hot Employment Topics For 2014 Part V: Use Of Arrests And Convictions In The Employment Process

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This is the fifth of a seven-part series describing "Hot Employment Topics for 2014." Part V focuses upon "Use of Arrests and Convictions in the Employment Process." One hot topic in 2014 will be the issue of employer...more

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Did You Know…San Francisco “Bans The Box”: Are Your Job Applications Up To Snuff?

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San Francisco recently “banned the box” by adopting the Fair Chance Ordinance, which prohibits the popular criminal history check box on employment applications. Last year, the California Legislature passed Senate Bill 530...more

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