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Transit Authority Agrees to Settle in Background Check Suit
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) agreed to rescind its alleged comprehensive ban on hiring individuals with prior drug convictions and pay $3.6 million in damages to settle a class action claiming the authority had violated state and federal law. Read More
ICE Announces Further Extension of I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to March 31, 2021
Due to the continued precautions related to COVID-19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again extended their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 identity verification by an additional 60 days. Read More
Philadelphia Enacts Amendments to and Expands Coverage of its Background Screening Ordinances
By Rod M. Fliegel , William J. Simmons and Wendy Buckingham on January 26, 2021 Read More
Update to State Mandated Notification of Drug Screening Results
Several additional states have enacted regulations that require employers to notify applicants and/or employees on their respective drug test results. Read More
Quest Diagnostics Announces Lab Closure in Atlanta, GA
On January 5, 2021, Quest Diagnostics announced plans to close their Atlanta lab (located in Tucker, GA), decreasing their number of operational labs to two (2). Read More