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Federal “Ban the Box” legislation moves forward
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule revising its regulations to now prohibit federal agencies from inquiring about federal job applicants’ criminal histories until a conditional offer of employment has been extended. Read More
Philadelphia set to ban employers from asking about salary history
Philadelphia City Council passed an amendment to Title IX of The Philadelphia Code that will prohibit employers from inquiring about applicants’ or employees’ wage history at any stage in the hiring process. Read More
Los Angeles “Bans the Box”
The Los Angeles City Council voted to pass the Fair Chance Initiative, an ordinance that will prohibit most employers in the city from making inquiries about applicants’ criminal histories until a conditional job offer has been made. Read More
USCIS releases new Form I-9
Employers must begin using the form no later than Jan. 22, 2017. Read More
Election Day 2016 sees three new states add medical marijuana laws
On Nov. 8, 2016, voters in Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota approved initiatives permitting the lawful use of marijuana for medicinal purposes. Read More