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New York Court of Appeals establishes lowered threshold for punitive damages under NYCHRL
The New York Court of Appeals—the highest state court in New York—expanded the basis on which punitive damages may be awarded under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) to include instances where there is “willful or wanton negligence” or where this a “conscious disregard of the rights of others or conduct so reckless as to amount to such disregard.” Read More
DOT publishes guidance for updating drug and alcohol policies in light of recent opioid testing update
On Jan. 1, 2018, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will expand its current panel to require testing for semi-synthetic opioids. The semi-synthetic drugs that must be tested for are: hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, and oxycodone. Read More
Albany County, New York the latest jurisdiction to enact salary history ban
The law was signed on Nov. 6, 2017, and will go into effect 30 days after it is filed with the office of the New York secretary of state. Read More
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal of previous FCRA ruling
The appeal sought review of the highly disputed issue of whether/ when statutory violations of the FCRA allow workers to sue businesses under the high court’s previous Spokeo decision. Read More
U.S. DOT clarifies that medical marijuana is not an excuse in regulated drug testing
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently reminded agencies that using medical cannabis with a doctor’s recommendation in accordance with state law is no excuse for failing a drug test. Read More