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Louisiana State Legislature Passes Act Affecting Business Hiring Practices
Act 406 went into effect on June 23, 2021 after being passed by both legislative chambers and signed by the governor. Read More
Iowa Trade Association Appeals Judgement Regarding "Ban the Box" Ordinance
Iowa Supreme Court determines which portions of the City of Waterloo's "ban the box" ordinance will remain intact. Read More
"No Concrete Harm, No Standing": The Supreme Court Reinforces the Requirement for Injury-in-Fact Even for Violations of Federal Statutes
By Rod M. Fliegel on June 28, 2021 Read More
Dismissed FCRA Claim Overturned by Ninth Circuit
The Ninth Circuit reversed the original decision by Nevada District Court, finding that sections of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) pertaining to "reasonable investigation" had been violated. Read More
Form I-9 COVID-19 Flexibility May End Soon - Physically Review ASAP!
On March 20, 2020 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9), due to COVID-19 for employers that are, or were, operating remotely. Read More