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HR Quick Take: Ban the Box

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Q: Ban the Box has been around for several years now, and I know at least one city in Iowa implemented local regulations about background checks. What is the status in Iowa?...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

So, What’d I Miss??? A Flurry of New Employment Laws Impact New York Firms

Key Points - The past eight months have featured the introduction of myriad new state and city laws impacting New York firms. From amendments to the NYC Fair Chance Act and NYS Paid Family Leave Law, to the expansion...more

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[Webinar] 2022 Labor & Employment Legal Update - December 7th, 10:00 am - 11:30 am PST

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Following a whirlwind year, that included a transition to a new presidential administration and a constantly evolving legal landscape, employers are left with more questions than answers. During this in-depth discussion, we...more

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Amendments to the NYC Fair Chance Act and New Legal Enforcement Guidance Require City Employers to Substantially Change Their...

Recent Amendments to the New York City Fair Chance Act (FCA) that took effect on July 29, 2021, significantly expand the scope of the FCA by imposing new restrictions on an employer’s ability to take adverse action against...more

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Banning part of the box - criminal history inquiries during the application process

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If the chaos of COVID wiped out all your memory regarding recent employment law changes, a short history lesson is probably in order.  Nationally, a number of cities, states, counties, and municipalities decided to change...more

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Kentucky’s New ‘Reentry’ Law Gives Employers Clearance to Hire Workers With Criminal Backgrounds

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Under a new Kentucky law that will take effect in July 2021, employers can hire qualified applicants with criminal records without fearing legal barriers and liabilities. Specifically, House Bill 497 creates a certificate...more

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“Ban The Box” Law To Take Effect In Suffolk County

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Suffolk County, New York will soon follow other state and local governments that have enacted “ban the box” legislation focusing on an applicant’s qualifications for a position prior to considering the applicant’s possible...more

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HR Quick Take: Electronic Signatures

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Q: Can I use electronic signatures for consents to background checks under the Fair Credit Reporting Act? A: Yes, the FCC issued an opinion in 2001, determining that the FCRA requirements to obtain written consent can be...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

How New State Employment Laws Will Impact Recruiting, Hiring and Onboarding

States are passing laws in 2019 that will have an immediate impact on how employers recruit, hire and onboard employees. Employers should make sure their recruiters and HR professionals are aware of these changes and are...more

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace

Colorado Enacts Laws Regarding Pay Equity, Salary History and Criminal Background Inquiries

The Colorado legislature has been quite active in recent weeks, passing several new employment laws, many of which reflect nationwide trends. Among other things, the new laws address discriminatory pay disparities, salary...more

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“Pass the Trash” Compliance Update

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Private employers (“Employers”) holding contracts with New Jersey school districts and charter schools are reminded that it is now time to comply with the extensive background check requirements under the New Jersey “Pass the...more

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Is It Time To Recall Some Of Your HR Policies?

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Factory recalls have become a fact of life for those who sell and drive vehicles. The scenarios have a common theme: a vehicle part does not operate as designed or is determined to present a possible risk of failure. Once...more

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