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New Mexico, Virginia Are Latest States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Date:: April 14, 2021

New Mexico and Virginia have joined the growing list of states to legalize adult use of recreational marijuana.

New York's New Recreational Marijuana Law: Implications for Employers

Date:: March 31, 2021

New York has joined the growing list of states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana following the passage of legislation with important implications for employers.

New York City Expands Ban the Box Criminal Background Protections

Date:: January 14, 2021

Beginning July 29, 2021, New York City employers will face additional limits on the use of criminal background information during the hiring process when amendments to the city's ban the box ordinance take effect.

Ban the Box Trend Continues in Maryland, St. Louis

Date:: February 4, 2020

Maryland has become the 14th state with a ban the box law affecting private employers after its legislature overrode Gov. Larry Hogan's veto. The City of St. Louis also will soon have a ban the box ordinance.

Paid Parental Leave Coming for Federal Workers

Date:: January 8, 2020

A new law will grant 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers for the first time. Supporters hope this development will spur more companies to offer similar benefits. A federal ban-the-box measure was also part of the same legislative package.

EEOC Can't Restrict Employers' Use of Criminal Records in Hiring, 5th Circuit Rules

Date:: August 9, 2019

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the EEOC may not enforce its Obama-era arrest and conviction records guidance against the state of Texas.

Illinois Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Date:: June 14, 2019

Illinois will soon become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana when Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs a bill he has voiced support for into law.

Colorado Is 13th State to Ban the Box for Private Employers

Date:: June 4, 2019

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill to make Colorado the 13th state with a "ban the box" criminal history law. The measure also bans employers from advertising that a person with a criminal history may not apply for a position.

First-of-its-Kind Measure Bans Testing Job Applicants for Marijuana Use

Date:: April 22, 2019

A New York City bill that is expected to be signed by Mayor Bill de Blasio would prohibit employers from screening most job applicants for marijuana use on preemployment drug tests.

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New Mexico, Virginia Are Latest States to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

New York's New Recreational Marijuana Law: Implications for Employers

New York City Expands Ban the Box Criminal Background Protections

Ban the Box Trend Continues in Maryland, St. Louis

Paid Parental Leave Coming for Federal Workers

EEOC Can't Restrict Employers' Use of Criminal Records in Hiring, 5th Circuit Rules

Illinois Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Colorado Is 13th State to Ban the Box for Private Employers

First-of-its-Kind Measure Bans Testing Job Applicants for Marijuana Use

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