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New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on November 16, 2023 requiring that certain past criminal conviction records be sealed. Read More
New York Department of Financial Services Updates Requirements for Background Investigation Reports
Effective immediately, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has implemented updated background investigation guidelines regarding certain insurance prerequisites. Read More
Ohio Legalized Recreational Marijuana - What Does This Mean for Employers?
While the state passed An Act to Control and Regulate Adult Use of Cannabis legalizing recreational marijuana, employers retained certain rights Read More
Employment Protections Bill for Medical Marijuana Users Introduced in Florida
Florida State Senator Tina Scott Polsky pre-filed Senate Bill 166 (SB 166) which intends to protect qualified medical marijuana patients from adverse employment-related actions. Read More
Criminal History Questions Barred in the Application Process for Federal Agencies
The new rule is incorporated into broader provisions included in the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019. Read More