The applicant screening industry moves fast. Keep up with our Industry News blog, which presents breaking news items, culled from newspapers and trade publications, relating to legislation, case law, statistics and trends in applicant screening.
Recent Posts
National Retailer Accused of Violating Drug Testing State Law
Proposed class action alleges that Walmart and Sam's Club rejected applicants with positive cannabis drug tests, violating state law. Read More
Reminder: USCIS Provides No Exceptions for I-9 and E-Verify Requirements During Natural Disasters
Essentially, natural disasters and other unforeseen circumstances are not adequate exceptions when it comes to the timely completion of the Form I-9 or E-Verify. Read More
California Legislation Provides Cannabis Consumers New Protections
Governor Newsom signed a series of bills into law related to marijuana and protections for citizens across a variety of topics including employment. Read More
Breaking: USCIS Increases Green Card Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
USCIS is taking the action in an attempt to assist Lawful Permanent Residents dealing with longer Form I-90 processing times. Read More
DHS Extends and Redesignates Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
USCIS found that the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Burma prevents nationals from safely returning and extended the TPS designation as a result. Read More