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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.

SHRM Reaffirms Second Chance Employment, Hiring Older Workers As 2019 Priorities

Date:: March 20, 2019

With a growing US labor shortage and skills gap, Society for Human Resource Management CEO Johnny C. Taylor Jr. is urging employers not to ignore applicants with criminal backgrounds or older workers.

Employer Ensnared by 9th Circuit's FCRA Ruling

Date:: February 27, 2019

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a prospective employer violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by including extraneous information relating to various state disclosure requirements.

FCRA Disclosures Must Stand Alone, $2.3 Million Delta Airlines Settlement Shows

Date:: January 11, 2019

Delta Airlines has agreed to pay $2.3 million to settle claims from about 44,000 job applicants alleging the airline violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) with disclosure forms that include impermissible extraneous information.

E-Verify Not Available During Government Shutdown

Date:: January 3, 2019

As long as the shutdown continues, employers cannot enroll in E-Verify, create new cases, take actions on cases and more. Federal agencies have implemented policies intended to minimize the burden on employers.

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