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Background Checks for Senior Care Employees Becomes Law in Michigan
An amendment to the Older Michiganians Act will mandate that aging agencies conduct criminal background checks for specified individuals Read More
New Pennsylvania Law Offers Qualified Employers Expanded Hiring Window
House Bill 764 allows specific employers that work with minors a 45-day provisional hiring period while the results of a background check are processed Read More
Court Dismisses Case Involving Claims of Disability Discrimination
The plaintiff alleged that she was terminated after testing positive for marijuana based on her use of CBD oil for a medical condition. Read More
USCIS Updates Form I-9 Guidance for Native Americans, T and U Nonimmigrants
USCIS has clarified Form I-9 guidance as of March 1, 2022, related to Native American tribal documents and victims of human trafficking and criminal activity. Read More
U.S. Department of Transportation Proposed Rule Change for Oral Fluid Testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Monday, February 28, 2022 a proposed rule change allowing employers the option of adding Oral Fluid testing specimens in their drug testing programs. Read More