8/23 Update: New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission Issues Guidance Related to Decriminalization Law
On February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed three cannabis reform laws into law. Read More
California DFEH Ramps Up Enforcement of FEHA's Protections Against Criminal Record Discrimination
By Rod M. Fliegel on March 8, 2021 Read More
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
Wisconsin Supreme Court Eases the Burden for Employers Defending Arrest and Conviction Record Discrimination Claims Under State Law
By Michael Gotzler and Casey Kaiser on March 11, 2022 Read More
Michigan Clean Slate Bill Takes Effect This Month
On April 11, 2023, Michigan residents will start to see certain convictions automatically expunged from their records due to the Michigan "Clean Slate" bill. Read More