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Supreme Court Rules CFPB Director Can Be Removed At-Will
A limitation of the Dodd-Frank Act preventing the President of the United States from removing the Director of the CFPB for reasons beyond "inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance" was rejected by the Court, contending the stipulation created a level of unconstitutional insulation for the position. Read More
Rhode Island Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Driver Who Refused Reasonable Grounds Drug Test
By Eric B. Mack , Elizabeth McKenna , and Jennifer Chierek Znosko on June 26, 2020 Read More
ICE Further Extends Form I-9 Compliance Flexibilities to July 19, 2020
Previously extended to June 18, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today that they are once again extending their flexibility policy regarding Form I-9 identity verification by another 30 days to July 19. Read More
Virginia Governor Signs Marijuana Decriminalization Law Containing Employment-Related Provisions
By Alex Berg and Lauren M. Bridenbaugh on May 22, 2020 Read More
Suit Alleges Violation of New York Discrimination Laws Against Online Marketplace Company
A new class lawsuit accuses Fresh Direct LLC and Fresh Direct Holdings, Inc. of violating the laws by categorically excluding individuals with certain types of criminal records from positions of employment. Read More