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Connecticut Bans Salary History Inquiries During the Application Process
House Bill 6380 was signed by Governor Ned Lamont in early June and is set to take effect October 1, 2021. Read More
Arkansas Hospital System Rescinds Job Offer Based on Positive Drug Test
Northwest Arkansas Hospitals, LLC (NWAH) offered plaintiff (Balance Reed) a position but subsequently revoked the offer after Reed tested positive for marijuana. Read More
Georgia Passes Second Chance Employment Bill
Set to take effect January 1, 2021, the bill affords individuals the opportunity to remove certain convictions from a criminal record based on accruing a successful number of "conviction-free" years. Read More
Alabama Legalizes Medical Cannabis
In May, 2021, Governor Kay Ivey signed legislation permitting the use of medical cannabis to treat a set of specific conditions. Read More
FCRA Class Action Settlement Approved by California Federal Court
The defendant, Romanoff Floor Covering, Inc., was ordered to pay out a $1.375 million settlement to the certified class. Read More